Hvac Project Manager

Vincent Gurney Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Wellbeing support

Training

Job summary

Vincent Gurney Ltd is recruiting a Project Manager for air conditioning/HVAC projects across London and UK sites. You will manage 10–25 live installations, coordinating clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to deliver on time, on budget and to exacting quality standards.

You will lead planning, procurement, commissioning and handover, ensuring RAMS, CDM compliance and safe operations. A strong technical HVAC background and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Project Management experience in HVAC/M&E or building services.
• Strong technical background in air conditioning systems and multi-project delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, labour costs, procurement and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, RAMS, and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10–25 live HVAC installation projects from planning to handover.
• Oversee installations across luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality sites.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Develop programmes and ensure delivery on time, within budget and quality standards.
• Monitor costs and performance, reporting to Operations Director.
• Ensure compliance with Heath & Safety regulations and RAMS approvals.
• Support engineers and resolve installation challenges and QA/audit tasks.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Client coordination

RAMS understanding

Health & Safety compliance

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Air Conditioning / HVAC

Location: Mobile - London & UK Projects

Salary: £60,000 + Profit Share + Company Van + Fuel Card + Benefits

The Role:

• Take responsibility for managing approximately 10-25 live air conditioning installation projects simultaneously, from initial planning through to commissioning and final handover.
• Oversee specialist air conditioning installations across high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, listed buildings and refurbishment projects.
• Manage installations of water-cooled, internal condenser, air-to-air and water-to-air air conditioning systems.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring installations are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Plan and allocate labour, subcontractors, vehicles, equipment and materials across multiple concurrent projects.
• Work closely with Operations and Procurement teams to ensure materials and equipment are ordered and delivered in line with project requirements.
• Monitor project costs, labour expenditure, variations and commercial performance, providing regular updates to the Operations Director.
• Attend pre-start meetings, site coordination meetings and progress reviews, maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to installation and service engineers, assisting with the resolution of technical and installation challenges.
• Ensure all installations comply with relevant Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), carrying out regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover, ensuring all project documentation is completed to the required standard.
• Coordinate warranty and remedial works where required, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

The Company:

• Growing specialist air conditioning contractor providing innovative climate-control solutions across London and the UK.
• Specialises in water-cooled and internal condenser air conditioning systems, designed for properties where conventional external condenser units are unsuitable.
• Delivers installations across luxury residential developments, listed buildings, conservation areas, hotels, apartments and commercial properties.
• Provides discreet air conditioning solutions for buildings with planning restrictions, noise limitations, aesthetic requirements or limited external space.
• Offers the opportunity to work closely with the Operations Director and play an important role in the company's continued growth.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a minimum of 2 years' Project Management experience within the HVAC, air conditioning, M&E or Building Services industry.
• Will have a strong technical background in air conditioning, with experience managing multiple installation projects simultaneously.
• Experience delivering projects from initial planning and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover.
• Will have a good understanding of air conditioning systems, ideally including water-cooled and internal condenser installations.
• Will be commercially aware, with experience managing project budgets, labour costs, procurement, variations and subcontractors.
• Will have the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation, with a good understanding of Health & Safety legislation, CDM requirements and RAMS.
• Will have excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Will hold F-Gas certification and a full UK Driving Licence. SMSTS/SSSTS and previous experience working on high-end residential, hospitality or commercial projects would be advantageous.

What You'll Get:

• Salary of £60,000 per annum.
• Profit share scheme, company van, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop/tablet.
• Company pension, employee discounts, 24/7 wellbeing support, ongoing training and career progression opportunities.