Project Director

adi Climate Systems; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading climate and engineering firm in the UK seeks a Projects Director to oversee project delivery and lead a team of Project Managers and Engineers. The ideal candidate will manage complex mechanical and climate system projects across industrial sectors, ensuring quality and profitability. This role requires a strong mechanical engineering background with proven experience in HVAC systems and leadership skills. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company-wide Christmas party

Annual employee awards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering HVAC and mechanical projects.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery from design to installation.
• Lead a team of Project Managers and Engineers.
• Identify business growth opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Job description

adi Climate Systems Projects Director

About the Role

As a Projects Director, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring every installation meets our standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You’ll manage a team of Project Managers and Engineers while also helping shape the strategic direction and commercial growth of the business. With a strong mechanical engineering background, you’ll bring proven experience delivering Steam, Ventilation, Heating, and Cooling systems for industrial and manufacturing clients.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include :

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers delivering complex mechanical and climate system projects across industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from design through to installation, commissioning, and handover ensuring quality, safety, and profitability targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet technical, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and build long-term client relationships.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource planning for the project delivery function.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have :

• Extensive experience delivering and leading projects within HVAC, steam, heating, and cooling systems, from concept through to commissioning.
• Deep understanding of industrial manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to meet the technical and operational demands of complex client sites.
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale, multidisciplinary projects concurrently to time, budget, and quality targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and guide high-performing project managers.
• Committed to delivering engineering excellence and driving sustainable growth through innovation, quality, and client satisfaction.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24 / 7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

The company

Find out more about adi - https : / / www.adiltd.co.uk /

Other organisations may call this role an Engineering Projects Director, HVAC Projects Director, Mechanical Projects Director or Operations Director.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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