Project Manager - HVAC / Air Conditioning

Upfront Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

28 days annual leave

Annual personal performance bonus

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to lead air conditioning and ventilation projects across the UK. This full-time permanent role is Midlands based with nationwide travel, typically one night away per week.

You will manage schemes from handover to completion, oversee installations, coordinate labour and subcontractors, and ensure on-schedule delivery, quality, and client satisfaction on projects ranging from £5,000 to £1 million.

Qualifications

• Significant HVAC project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of air conditioning and ventilation systems.
• Willingness to travel nationwide with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from pre-start through to completion and handover.
• Overseeing air conditioning and ventilation installations nationwide.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing project programmes and ensuring works are delivered on schedule.
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance.
• Attending site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing technical drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Managing project documentation and reporting.
• Supporting procurement activities where required.

Skills

HVAC project management

Air conditioning

Ventilation systems

Client liaison

Project scheduling

Budget monitoring

Job description

HVAC Project Manager - Air Conditioning & Ventilation

Salary and Package - £55,000 - £65,000 DOE Basic Salary + Annual Personal Performance Bonus Scheme

£550 per Month Car Allowance

28 Days Annual Leave

Full-Time Permanent Position

Location - Midlands Based with Nationwide Travel (Average of 1 night away per week)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join a well-established mechanical services contractor delivering projects across the UK.

This HVAC Project Manager role will suit someone with a strong background in air conditioning and ventilation projects who enjoys managing schemes from initial handover through to completion. The HVAC Project Manager will oversee a varied portfolio of works, while working closely with clients, subcontractors and site teams. Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an additional HVAC Project Manager to support an expanding workload. This HVAC Project Manager position offers exposure to projects ranging from small reactive works through to major installations. The successful HVAC Project Manager will play a key role in maintaining project quality, programme delivery and client satisfaction.

About the Company

Established for over 50 years, this specialist mechanical contractor delivers air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewable energy projects throughout the UK. Working across both commercial and residential sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical installations for a wide range of clients and project values.

Why Join Them

The company offers long‑term stability, a healthy pipeline of secured work and the opportunity to manage a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors. You'll be joining an experienced team with a practical, supportive approach and genuine opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to grow. The workload is varied, the projects are technically interesting and decision‑making is straightforward due to the company's established structure.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing air conditioning and ventilation projects ranging from approximately £5,000 to £1 million in value.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from pre‑start through to completion and handover
• Overseeing air conditioning and ventilation installations nationwide
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing project programmes and ensuring works are delivered on schedule
• Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
• Attending site meetings with clients, consultants and contractors
• Reviewing technical drawings and specifications
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Managing project documentation and reporting
• Supporting procurement activities where required

Candidates should have a strong understanding of air conditioning and ventilation systems together with previous experience managing mechanical building services projects. The role involves regular travel throughout the UK, with overnight stays required when projects demand. Currently, one overnight stay per week is typical.

Summary

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced HVAC Project Manager seeking a long‑term position with an established contractor delivering a broad range of mechanical projects nationwide. The role offers autonomy, variety, competitive earnings and the chance to work on projects ranging from smaller specialist works through to major installations.