Mechanical Project Manager

RGIT Australia; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary sacrifice - Octopus EV

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthshield cash plan

Birthday leave

Free tea, coffee & fruit on sites

Job summary

Sigma Group in Castleford is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager - HVAC to lead a range of HVAC projects from inception to completion within the commercial retail sector.

You will manage on-site activities, coordinate design team meetings, monitor KPIs, and maintain project budgets while upholding safety and quality standards. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and a pathway to progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical or HVAC projects within commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a variety of mechanical HVAC projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities to ensure delivery against programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Attend and manage on-site project phases.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments as required.
• Attend design team and client meetings throughout project lifecycles.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage project budgets and profitability, ensuring target margins are achieved.
• Produce and maintain accurate CVRs and project financial reporting.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements, policies and industry standards are adhered to.
• Drive a right-first-time approach and pursue defect-free handovers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-project handling

Problem solving

Quality & continuous improvement

Project reporting

Education

SMSTS Certificate

First Aid at Work Certificate

CSCS Card

Building Services / Mechanical / HVAC qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Posted 18 Sep 2026

Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER - HVAC

Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Building Services | Location: Castleford

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

Due to continued growth and a significant increase in workload, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join our established HVAC team.

Working primarily within the commercial retail sector, you will be responsible for delivering a range of mechanical projects from inception through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong mechanical background who can successfully manage fast-paced projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Experience delivering fast-track asset replacement schemes within live environments would be advantageous, although not essential.

Main responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a variety of mechanical HVAC projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities to ensure successful delivery against programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Attend and manage all relevant on-site project phases.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments as required.
• Attend design team and client meetings throughout project lifecycles.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time.
• Manage project budgets and profitability, ensuring target margins are achieved.
• Produce and maintain accurate CVRs and project financial reporting.
• Ensure all Health & Safety requirements, company policies, and industry standards are adhered to at all times.
• Drive a "right first time" approach, striving for defect-free project handovers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, construction methodologies, and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge and experience required

• Proven experience delivering mechanical or HVAC projects within commercial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, HVAC systems, and installation practices.
• Demonstrable project management experience, ideally within a fast-track project environment.
• Experience managing live site works while minimising disruption to clients and end users.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, margins, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience within the retail sector would be advantageous.

Skills required

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Commercially focused with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Proactive approach with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Competent in project reporting and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• SMSTS Certificate
• First Aid at Work Certificate
• CSCS Card
• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Engineering, or a related discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification
• A day's 'birthday leave' to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice - offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

*Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions'

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.

Company Overview

Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi-site transformations with in-house capability, thanks to our expert-led teams servicing the UK and beyond.