Project Manager - Air Conditioning HVAC

Upfront Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking an Air Conditioning Installation Project Manager / Technical Sales to join a growing HVAC installation specialist delivering projects across London and the Home Counties. The role blends technical project management with client-facing sales, overseeing projects from enquiry to completion and developing long-term customer relationships.

You will manage installation projects, survey requirements, provide quotations and technical proposals, and target sales and margin

Job description

Project Manager / Technical Sales - Air Conditioning Installation HVAC

Salary: Excellent Salary (Depending on Experience) + Performance Bonus + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Phone + Laptop + Pension + Ongoing Training

Location: London & Home Counties (Hybrid Site & Office Based)

Full Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Air Conditioning Installation Project Manager / Technical Sales professional to join a growing HVAC specialist delivering high-quality installation projects across London and the Home Counties. This Air Conditioning Installation Project Manager / Technical Sales role combines technical project management with client-facing sales, making it ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects whilst developing long-term customer relationships. The successful Air Conditioning Installation Project Manager / Technical Sales candidate will oversee projects from enquiry through to completion whilst identifying opportunities to grow the business. If you're an experienced Air Conditioning Installation Project Manager / Technical Sales professional looking for greater responsibility and career progression, this could be the ideal next step.

About the Company

Established in Italy during the 1970s, this business has earned an excellent reputation for designing and manufacturing innovative, energy-efficient air conditioning systems. Its product range includes market-leading water-condensed systems that remove the need for external units, providing practical solutions for listed buildings, apartments, commercial properties and developments with planning restrictions.

The UK business supports customers across London and the Home Counties, providing technical expertise, installation, commissioning and aftersales support. Continued growth has created an opportunity for an experienced HVAC professional to join the team and play an important role in future expansion.

Why Join?

This position offers genuine variety, combining technical project delivery with commercial responsibility. You'll have the opportunity to manage installation projects from initial survey through to handover whilst developing relationships with contractors, consultants, facilities management companies and end users.

Working closely with the directors, you'll have the autonomy to influence projects, win new business and contribute to the continued success of a growing company that values technical knowledge, customer service and long-term relationships.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing air conditioning installation projects whilst supporting business development and technical sales activities.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out site surveys and assessing customer requirements
• Designing and specifying suitable air conditioning solutions
• Producing quotations, estimates and technical proposals
• Managing installation projects from order through to completion
• Planning labour, materials and subcontractor activities
• Monitoring project programmes, quality and profitability
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Attending client and site meetings throughout project delivery
• Preparing RAMS, project documentation and O&M manuals
• Building relationships with contractors, consultants, FM providers and end users
• Identifying opportunities for replacement, upgrade and energy-efficient HVAC systems
• Working towards agreed sales and margin targets
• Representing the business professionally at customer meetings and site visits

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys both project delivery and developing customer relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• At least 3 years' experience within the air conditioning or HVAC industry
• Strong knowledge of split, multi-split, VRF, VRV and ventilation systems
• Experience managing air conditioning installation projects
• The ability to prepare quotations, estimates and technical proposals

The following would be advantageous:

• Technical sales or business development experience
• F-Gas Certification
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• Experience within high-end residential projects
• Experience working with commercial HVAC contractors or facilities management companies

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent salary depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Full-time permanent position within a growing business

Whether you're currently an Air Conditioning Project Manager, HVAC Project Engineer, Contracts Manager, Senior Air Conditioning Engineer or Technical Sales Engineer, this role offers the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with commercial responsibility in a business with ambitious growth plans.