HVAC / Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Knutsford, with travel to project sites across the UK
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000+ DOE + Healthcare + Vehicle/Car Allowance
Sector: Building Services / HVAC Projects / Retail and Commercial

We’re working with a growing building services and facilities management contractor, now part of a large international building technology group, that is looking to appoint an HVAC / Mechanical Project Manager to its mechanical projects team.

The business delivers projects for major retail and commercial clients across the UK and keeps growing through new contract wins. With the backing of its parent group, it is investing in its people and its future.

This is a hands-on, contractor-side delivery role, and it is ventilation-led. You’ll run your own HVAC projects from the initial survey right through to commissioning and handover, with a strong focus on ventilation, ductwork, extract and air handling systems.

The Role

• Managing HVAC and mechanical building services projects from survey and scoping through to completion
• Overseeing ventilation, ductwork, extract and air handling installations
• Carrying out site surveys and putting together project scopes
• Coordinating programmes, subcontractors, suppliers and site activities
• Managing project budgets, variations and commercial performance
• Leading commissioning, testing and handover
• Acting as the key point of contact for clients, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Making sure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards
• Providing technical guidance on HVAC and ventilation matters
• Running multiple live projects at once, often in live retail and commercial environments

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience delivering HVAC and mechanical building services projects on the contractor side
• Strong technical knowledge of ventilation, ductwork, extract and air handling systems
• Experience running projects through the full lifecycle, from survey and design through to installation and commissioning
• Good commercial awareness, including budgets and variations
• The ability to manage several projects at the same time
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK Health & Safety legislation
• SMSTS or SSSTS and a CSCS card
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience in retail, live environments, FM or fit-out
• A mechanical trade background (e.g. NVQ in Heating & Ventilation or Ductwork) and/or an HNC/HND in Building Services

Travel

Projects are UK-wide. Expect a day trip around once a week and an overnight stay roughly every two weeks.

The Person

Technical knowledge is important, but attitude matters just as much. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable running their own projects with minimal supervision. You’ll be organised, proactive and happy working at pace, you’ll enjoy solving problems on site, and you’ll build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

There are genuine opportunities for development and progression as the team continues to grow.

Package

• £50,000 - £65,000+ depending on experience - could go higher for the right person
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Healthcare package
• 25 days holiday
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• A varied portfolio of projects for national clients

If you’re an HVAC or Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in ventilation, ductwork and mechanical building services, we’d like to hear from you.