Operations Project Manager - HVAC

Johnson Controls; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart building solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee HVAC installation projects across the UK. The successful candidate will manage project execution, ensure safety compliance, and develop client relationships, driving the successful delivery of innovative HVAC solutions. Join a culture that promotes career development and values your ideas.

Benefits

Competitive salary and management incentive bonus

Company car & IT equipment

25 days of paid holidays plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in HVAC project management.
• Strong understanding of HVAC/Refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution phase of HVAC installation projects.
• Manage logistics, supply, and health & safety compliance.
• Develop relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Safety Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Resource Planning

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

NEBOSH or IOSH Certification

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Office

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!

The UK&I HVACR team delivers innovative maintenance and service solutions to a wide customer base across all industry segments for HVAC, chillers, industrial refrigeration, controls and mechanical & electrical works.

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead our site-based installation projects across the UK! 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

You will lead all aspects of the execution phase of a project, from initial sales handover through to final completion. Your role will be to lead the supply, logistics and installation of our Johnson Controls / YORK HVAC products and externally supplied items on time and within budget to several of our key commercial clients in a variety of different industries such as real estate, healthcare and manufacturing to name a few.

How you will do it

As the Operations Project Manager we need you to take complete ownership of the overall profitable execution of projects, you will have a sound knowledge of running the financials, all legal requirements, technology and people.

You will take on main contractor duties and handle the selection, ordering, warehousing and logistics of materials as the need arises. As a safety champion you will ensure the safe handover of projects including responsibility for all Health and Safety reporting.

Part of the role is to attend project meetings whilst analysing project progress, auditing engineer’s contracts and standard compliance.

During a project you will develop and build customer, consultant and subcontractor relationships that promote a culture of doing business in line with Johnson Controls ethical standards and applicable laws.

We are looking for candidates able to prepare and deliver clear performance expectations, carry out performance evaluations on direct and subcontract labour and build development plans with all parties, both internal and external.

What we look for

• Proven track record of managing HVAC projects from inception to completion including budgets, resource planning, procurement & logistics, alongside the management of Health and Safety.

• Solid understanding of HVAC/Refrigeration systems in both industrial and commercial environments.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, P&ID drawings and schematics.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Project planning using MS Project or equivalent.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Proficiency in using MS Teams and Sharepoint for collaboration and document management.

• Demonstrable knowledge of current CDM Regulations and Health & Safety control on site.

• Experience acting as a principal contractor under current CDM regulations.

• Experience in conducting safety audits and inspections.

• Excellency in verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

• Project Management Professional (PMP):Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent

• Qualifications in health and safety management, such as NEBOSH or IOSH

• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and their integration

• Experienced with the use of AutoCAD or similar computer aided design packages such as BIM, Revit etc

• Knowledge of contract law and its application in construction projects.

• Ability to review, negotiate, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Working knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Laws (PSSR) and BS EN378

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HVAC project management or a related field

Join our winning team and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

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