HVAC Project Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: HVAC Project Manager

Location: Derby to London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, predominantly on-site (with occasional office days in Derby)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead and deliver commercial mechanical projects across a broad geographic range (Derby through to London). The ideal candidate will have strong technical and managerial experience in air conditioning and ventilation systems, coupled with a proven track record of successfully managing commercial installations and maintenance works from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HVAC and ventilation projects from contract award through to final hand-over.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise site activities, ensuring quality, safety, and programme targets are met.

• Act as the primary on-site client contact, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, installation standards, and health & safety policies.

• Monitor project performance, budgets, and resources, reporting progress to stakeholders.

• Work with design, estimating, and procurement teams to support smooth project delivery.

• Resolve technical challenges and proactively mitigate risks on site.

• Drive continuous improvement in site practices and client delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable commercial HVAC project management experience, ideally in air conditioning and ventilation systems (VRF/VRV, multi-split, MVHR, etc.).

• Strong experience managing commercial project types (offices, retail, healthcare, education, industrial).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Derby–London corridor.

• Relevant technical qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent) or industry accreditations.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £60,000.

• Hands-on, site-based role with diverse commercial project exposure.

• Occasional office presence required at Derby base.

• Opportunity to work within a respected, UK-wide mechanical and HVAC delivery environment.