Operations Project Manager - HVAC

Johnson Controls; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in HVAC solutions is seeking an Operations Project Manager to lead project delivery in Basildon. The successful candidate will manage all aspects including financial oversight, logistics, and team coordination, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Experience in HVAC project management and strong technical knowledge are essential. This role offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Management Incentive bonus

Company car & IT equipment

Remote working opportunity

25 days of paid holidays plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end project management experience in HVAC.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and their integration.
• Demonstrable experience working with chillers across commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project delivery including financials and logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project management activities.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management experience in HVAC

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems

Experience with chillers and HVAC equipment

Health & Safety management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Project management certification (e.g. APM)

IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, or CSCS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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Operations Project Manager - HVAC, Basildon

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Client:

Johnson Controls

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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23

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Johnson Controls are global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reinvent the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet!

Lead the full execution of HVAC projects across commercial, industrial, and data centre sectors. From the initial sales handover to final completion, you’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule.

In this role you will be looking after our multi-disciplined engineering execution teams and subcontractors across a wide portfolio of HVAC engineered solutions.

What we offer

Competitive salary and Management Incentive bonus

Company car & IT equipment provided

Remote working opportunity

25 days of paid holidays plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare cover pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, holiday purchase, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

Career development through various career ladders programs

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Access to business resource groups

What you will do

Manage all aspects of project delivery, including in depth financials, scheduling, logistics, and site team coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for all Johnson Controls project management activities related to your projects

Oversee procurement, warehousing, and subcontractor management

Coordinate material deliveries, manage site logistics, and oversee customs compliance for international shipments

Ensure Health & Safety standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle

Provide technical oversight of HVAC system delivery and manage the integration within main contractor-led projects

Attend project meetings, monitor progress, and uphold compliance and quality

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers

Set performance expectations and development plans for direct and subcontract labour

What we are looking for

Proven end-to-end project management experience in the HVAC industry

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and their integration into complex, multi-trade construction projects managed by main contractors, including oversight through the commissioning phase

Demonstrable experience working with chillers and a wide range of HVAC equipment across commercial or industrial projects

Financial oversight, procurement, and team leadership skills

Experience managing Health & Safety on active sites with multiple trades

Contract management and supervisory experience of both direct and subcontract labour

Experience overseeing logistics, including deliveries and customs clearance

Preferred

Project management certification (e.g. APM in progress)

IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, or CSCS qualifications

Knowledge of PSSR and BS EN378

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project applications.

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