Assistant Project Manager (HVAC / Ductwork)

James Lewis Recruitment; Hoddesdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Car allowance

Expenses package

Bonus structure

Training allowance

Hybrid working

Long-term progression

Repeat-client work pipeline

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (HVAC / Ductwork) to support delivery of HVAC and ductwork projects across London, Hertfordshire and the South East. The role offers £45,000-£60,000 plus a company van or car allowance, expenses, bonus, and training, with hybrid working after probation.

You will work with experienced senior project managers, coordinate subcontractors, manage the programme and RAMS, travel for national projects, and develop towards a full PM role

Qualifications

• Experience in ductwork and HVAC or mechanical building services.
• Current role as Supervisor, Site Manager, Lead Engineer or Project Engineer.
• Ability to manage labour and subcontractors on site.
• Experience in fast-paced fit-out or refurbishment environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ambition to move into a long-term project management role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the delivery of HVAC and ductwork projects from pre-start through to handover.
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour and site activities.
• Supporting programme management and material coordination.
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients.
• Managing health & safety paperwork including RAMS.
• Monitoring quality and installation standards on site.
• Assisting with procurement, quotations and project reporting.
• Helping resolve day-to-day project and installation issues.
• Working closely with senior project managers and directors.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Ductwork install

Labour coordination

Site management

Client liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel flexible

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (HVAC / Ductwork)

London & South East | Full-time | Permanent

£45,000 - £60,000 + company van & fuel card or car allowance + expenses + bonus + training allowance + quota

This role is aimed at someone who is ready for the next step rather than someone who has already spent years operating as a fully established Project Manager.

If you are currently working as a Ductwork Supervisor, HVAC Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager or Project Engineer and are already taking responsibility for labour coordination, site management, client interaction and day-to-day delivery, this is the kind of opportunity that gives you a route into full project management with proper backing and support around you.

The company is a long-established HVAC and ductwork contractor delivering projects across restaurants, hospitality, retail and leisure environments throughout London and the UK. Their projects tend to move quickly, often involving live environments, tight programmes and repeat clients who expect high standards and good communication throughout.

Most projects range between £100k and £2m and can include restaurant fit outs, theatre refurbishments, high-end retail units and leisure venues. Because the work is varied and fast paced, they are looking for someone practical, organised and proactive rather than somebody who only wants to sit behind spreadsheets.

You will work alongside experienced senior project managers initially, learning the commercial and operational side of project delivery whilst gradually taking more ownership of your own projects over time.

The role will be split between the Hertfordshire office, project sites across London and the South East, and home working following successful completion of probation. Travel is an important part of the role, with some projects running nationally depending on client requirements.

What the role will involve

• Assisting with the delivery of HVAC and ductwork projects from pre-start through to handover
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour and site activities
• Supporting programme management and material coordination
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients
• Managing health & safety paperwork including RAMS
• Monitoring quality and installation standards on site
• Assisting with procurement, quotations and project reporting
• Helping resolve day-to-day project and installation issues
• Working closely with senior project managers and directors

What they are looking for

• Background within ductwork, HVAC or mechanical building services
• Current experience as a Supervisor, Site Manager, Lead Engineer or Project Engineer
• Strong understanding of ductwork installation and site delivery
• Experience working within fast-paced fit out or refurbishment environments
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage labour and subcontractors on site
• Ambition to move into a long-term Project Management role
• Flexible approach to travel and working patterns

What is on offer

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary depending on experience
• Company van & fuel card or car allowance
• Expenses package
• Bonus structure
• Training allowance and structured development support
• Hybrid working following probation
• Genuine long-term progression into senior project management
• Stable pipeline of repeat-client work across hospitality, leisure and retail

This is a strong opportunity for somebody who already understands site delivery and coordination but wants the chance to step into broader project responsibility within a business that is willing to invest time into developing the right person