HVAC Project Manager

Trident Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead UK HVAC-R installation projects from design through commissioning and handover. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors and client stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HVAC project management, a strong technical background, and proven leadership of technical teams. Travel and site presence are required, and you will ensure safety, quality and compliant

Qualifications

• 5+ years' HVAC project management experience.
• Strong technical background in HVAC / HVAC-R / M&E / Building Services.
• Experience managing subcontractors and technical teams.
• Knowledge of UK construction, safety and HVAC standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC installation projects from start to completion.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, costs and variations.
• Liaise directly with customers, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee quality, H&S, commissioning and project handover.
• Produce project reports, documentation and Gantt charts.

Skills

HVAC-R knowledge

Project management

Client liaison

Subcontractor management

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

BIM

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to manage the delivery of HVAC-R installation projects across the UK, from design through to commissioning and handover. This is a hands‑on project management role requiring strong technical HVAC knowledge, commercial awareness and proven experience managing customers, subcontractors and installation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HVAC installation projects from start to completion.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, costs and variations.
• Liaise directly with customers, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee quality, H&S, commissioning and project handover.
• Resolve technical issues and drive projects to successful completion.
• Produce project reports, documentation and Gantt charts.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years' HVAC Project Management experience.
• Strong technical background in HVAC / HVAC-R / M&E / Building Services.
• Previous experience as an HVAC Engineer, Installer, Service Engineer or similar.
• Experience managing subcontractors and technical teams.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
• Good commercial awareness and experience managing variations/costs.
• Knowledge of UK construction, safety and HVAC standards.
• Competent with MS Office; MS Project/AutoCAD/BIM experience advantageous.
• Relevant HVAC qualifications/technical certification.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel/stay away when required.

This role is ideal for an experienced HVAC professional who wants to take ownership of major projects and operate at a senior technical and client-facing level