HVAC Project Manager

Unify; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

On-site parking

Fuel card

Job summary

Unify is partnering with a specialist M&E contractor to lead mechanical, HVAC, and building services projects across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical HVAC Manager to drive technical, pre-construction, and delivery functions across the mechanical portfolio in a live operational environment.

The role requires extensive hands-on HVAC contracting experience, strong pricing/tendering capabilities, and leadership across VRF/VRV, DX, chillers, AHUs, and BMS interfaces.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on HVAC contracting experience across mechanical projects.
• Strong pricing, tendering and cost-control capabilities.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Tendering: review docs, pre-tender surveys, define scopes and tender costs.
• Technical Leadership: VRF/VRV, DX, chillers, AHUs, ventilation, BMS interfaces.
• Design & Constructability: review designs, identify omissions, drive value engineering.
• Project Delivery: mobilize, procure, manage from award to completion in live environments.
• Commercial Management: monitor expenditure, negotiate pricing, manage variations.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: ensure CDM, RAMS, permits and risk controls.
• Client Engagement: act as the technical lead and maintain client relationships.

Skills

HVAC contracting experience

Tendering & pricing

Project life cycle management

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

SMSTS / CSCS / IOSH (Desirable)

Job description

Mechanical HVAC

Salary: £54,000.00 - £56,000.00 per year + performance-related bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid remote (Prescot area)

Benefits: Company car, company pension, on-site parking, fuel card

About the Role

We are partnering with a specialist M&E contractor delivering mechanical, HVAC, and building services projects across commercial, industrial, and critical operational environments throughout the UK. They are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical HVAC Manager to lead the technical, pre-construction, and delivery functions across their mechanical project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction & Tendering: Review technical documents, conduct pre-tender surveys, define mechanical scopes, and build competitive tender costs covering plant, materials, labour, and subcontractors.
• Technical Leadership: Provide high-level technical input across VRF/VRV, DX, chillers, AHUs, ventilation, heat recovery, boilers, pipework, refrigeration, and BMS interfaces.
• Design & Constructability: Review proposed designs, identify technical omissions or coordination issues, and drive value engineering and alternative technical solutions.
• Project Delivery: Mobilize, procure, and manage projects from award to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget in live operational environments.
• Commercial Management: Monitor expenditure, negotiate supplier and subcontractor pricing, manage variations, and protect gross margins against tender allowances.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, client standards, and internal procedures, including the review of RAMS, permits, and specialist risk controls.
• Client Engagement: Act as the primary technical lead for mechanical matters, attending client meetings, managing technical expectations, and cultivating long-term client relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on mechanical and HVAC contracting experience, including strong capabilities in pricing, tendering, and cost control.
• In‑depth technical knowledge of HVAC plant, equipment selection, design coordination, and system controls.
• Proven track record of managing full project life cycles from pre‑construction through to commissioning, handover, and final account.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating subcontractor returns, managing variations, and handling procurement packages.
• Sound awareness of CDM, RAMS, health and safety regulations, and working within live, critical operational environments.
• Relevant qualifications such as an HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering, alongside industry certifications like SMSTS, CSCS, or IOSH (Desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.