Operations Project Manager - HVAC

-; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in smart building solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee HVAC projects in Basildon. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within the HVAC industry, managing logistics and health & safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work opportunities and career development programs.

Benefits

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

Career development through various career ladders programs

Qualifications

• End-to-end project management experience in HVAC industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC integration in construction projects.
• Experience managing Health & Safety on active sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery, financials, scheduling, and coordination.
• Act as primary contact for project management activities.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Project management experience in HVAC industry

Technical knowledge of HVAC systems

Financial oversight

Health & Safety management

Logistics oversight

Education

Project management certification (e.g. APM)

IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS, or CSCS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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

Essential

• 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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