Project Manager HVAC

Johnson Controls; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the execution of VRF Air Conditioning Installation projects in various sites. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, technical understanding of HVAC systems, and the ability to manage both resources and client relationships effectively. You will lead all aspects of project delivery to ensure safety, profitability, and on-schedule completion. Competitive compensation includes salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus

Company car

Pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HVAC projects, ideally VRF systems.
• Strong understanding of multi-trade construction environments.
• Experience with various HVAC equipment in commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of VRF HVAC projects while ensuring compliance.
• Oversee procurement, logistics and site coordination.
• Build relationships with clients and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Project management experience in HVAC

Technical understanding of HVAC systems

Financial management capabilities

Strong communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Drive high‑impact HVAC projects. Lead with confidence. Build what’s next.

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reinvent building performance for people, places, and the planet.

We’re hiring a Project Manager to lead full project execution of VRF Air Conditioning Installation projects across End User and Main Contractor sites. From sales handover to final completion, you’ll ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of VRF HVAC projects, including financials, scheduling, logistics, and site coordination.
• Act as the primary contact for all Johnson Controls project activities.
• Oversee procurement, warehousing, and subcontractor management.
• Coordinate material deliveries and manage customs compliance.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards across all sites.
• Provide technical oversight on HVAC system delivery and integration.
• Attend project meetings, track progress, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Set performance expectations for direct and subcontract labour teams.
• Support O&M documentation and a smooth project handover.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven end‑to‑end project management experience in HVAC (VRF preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC systems in multi‑trade construction environments.
• Experience working with a wide range of HVAC equipment across commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong financial, procurement, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience managing direct and subcontract labour.
• Logistics knowledge, including deliveries and customs clearance.
• Familiarity with Design & Build projects and CDM regulations.
• Safety audit and inspection experience.
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify technical information.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus, company car, pension, and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
• Referral scheme and discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Voluntary benefits: childcare vouchers, cycle‑to‑work, eye care, holiday purchase
• A culture that promotes work‑life balance and continuous professional development