Hvac Project Manager

Simpson Recruitment Services; Dayhouse Bank; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Recruitment Services is seeking an Estimator / Project Manager for a well-established commercial HVAC contractor in the West Midlands. You will lead opportunities from enquiry to final account, with strong estimating, project control and customer communication.

The role covers survey, quotation, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover, using knowledge of split, twin, multi-split, VRV/VRF, AHU and ducted ventilation systems.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating and/or project managing commercial HVAC projects.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience carrying out site surveys and developing buildable scopes.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC equipment selection, labour, materials and margins.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations from drawings, surveys and enquiries.
• Price HVAC systems such as split, twin, multi-split and VRV/VRF.
• Create clear scopes, assumptions, exclusions and equipment schedules.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for risks.
• Follow up quotations and maintain sales pipeline records.
• Manage projects from order through design, procurement, installation and handover.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, equipment and interfaces.
• Be the main customer contact throughout project delivery.
• Monitor costs, margin, variations and health & safety performance.
• Complete final reviews including costs, margin and lessons learned.
• Record and value variations and design changes in writing.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, consultants and suppliers.
• Submit milestones invoices and final accounts promptly.

Skills

HVAC estimation

Project management

HVAC systems knowledge

Interpret drawings

Site surveys

Budgeting & margin

Communication & negotiation

MS Office suite

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Estimator / Project Manager - Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation

Full-time | West Midlands (B62 area)

£35,000-£47,000 DOE + bonus scheme

Our client is a well-established commercial HVAC contractor with 30 years' experience delivering air-conditioning and ventilation solutions. Core work includes split, twin and multi-split systems, VRV/VRF installations, air handling units (AHUs), heat recovery units (HRUs) and associated ventilation, with full project delivery from survey and design support through to commissioning and handover.

They are seeking an experienced, commercially aware Estimator / Project Manager with a strong background in air conditioning and ventilation. You will manage opportunities from initial enquiry, survey and quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account. The role calls for sound HVAC technical knowledge, accurate estimating, strong project control and professional customer communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects from drawings, specifications, site surveys and customer enquiries.
• Select and price suitable HVAC systems, including split, twin, multi-split, VRV/VRF, AHU, HRU and associated ventilation equipment.
• Produce clear scopes, assumptions, exclusions, equipment schedules and programme requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate manufacturer, supplier and subcontractor quotations, identifying technical and commercial risk.
• Follow up quotations, support negotiations and maintain accurate estimating and sales-pipeline records.
• Manage awarded projects from order receipt through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and invoicing.
• Coordinate labour, specialist subcontractors, equipment, access, controls, electrical interfaces and builders-work requirements.
• Act as the main customer contact and maintain clear communication throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, margin, variations, programme, quality and health and safety performance.
• Complete final project reviews, including actual cost, margin, outstanding actions and lessons learned.
• Protect project margin and ensure all variations, design changes and customer instructions are recorded and valued in writing.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure applications, milestone invoices and final accounts are submitted promptly and accurately.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience estimating and/or project managing commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects.
• Practical knowledge of split, twin, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems, together with AHUs, HRUs and associated ducted ventilation.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical submissions.
• Experience carrying out or supporting site surveys and developing a compliant, buildable scope of works.
• Strong understanding of HVAC equipment selection, labour allowances, materials, controls, access, subcontractor costs and project margin.
• Experience managing projects from quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account.
• Good knowledge of manufacturers and the commercial HVAC supply chain.
• Strong planning, organisation, customer communication and negotiation skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with a full UK driving licence.