Project Director

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

Job summary

A leading climate systems company in Southampton is seeking an experienced Projects Director to oversee project delivery from concept to completion. This role involves managing a team of Project Managers and Engineers, ensuring quality and safety in installations, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HVAC systems and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join us and contribute to the strategic growth of our business while delivering engineering excellence.

Benefits

Savings and discounts portal

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company-wide Christmas party

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HVAC, steam, heating, and cooling systems.
• Proven ability to meet technical and operational demands in industrial sites.
• Track record of managing large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Project Managers on complex projects.
• Oversee project delivery from design to installation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create tailored solutions.
• Identify business growth opportunities and build client relationships.
• Manage budgets and resource planning for project delivery.

Skills

Project delivery

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Budget management

Mechanical engineering background

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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