Project Manager - Multiple Locations

iO Associates; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee HVAC and specialist ventilation projects. The successful candidate will lead complex safety-critical projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Ideal for individuals with a strong background in HVAC project delivery. Competitive salary plus potential uplift for on-site work.

Benefits

15% salary uplift for on-site work

Accommodation allowance under certain criteria

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering large, safety-critical HVAC projects.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Ability to meet schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery on complex safety-critical projects.
• Ensure contracts are administered and the company's position is protected.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Delivering multidisciplinary projects in HVAC

Coordinating site operations

Understanding of manufacturing and installation methods

Track record in project delivery

Good communication skills

Education

Ideally SMSTS/IOSH certified

Tools

P6

MS Project

SharePoint

Dalux

ProjectWise

Job description

Job title: Project Manager
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE + on-site salary uplift
Location: Bury / London

iO are partnered with a leading construction and engineering contractor who are scaling up their operations. You would be working on HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety‑critical construction projects (defence, nuclear & transport)

The successful Project Manager will be lead delivery on complex safety‑critical projects. Either managing one large project, or multiple smaller ones, you will need to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and promoting nuclear safety culture, ensuring all statutory and company safety requirements are met.
• Ensure NEC and other contracts are administered, and the company's position is protected.
• Build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks, protecting delivery and margins.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Key skill and experience:

• Track record in delivering multidisciplinary projects in HVAC, ducts/pipework and electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating site operations, contractors and engineering design.
• Working under right programmes and milestone‑driven delivery.
• Good understanding of manufacturing, offsite assembly and installation methods.
• Ideally SMSTS/IOSH certified.
• Design tools such as P6/MS Project, SharePoint, Dalux or ProjectWise.

This role is perfect for someone who has a background in large, safety critical HVAC projects. If you want to join a business that can offer clear career progression, then this is the move for you.

On top of a competitive salary, they can offer a 15% uplift in remuneration for time spent on site, plus an allowance for accommodation if certain criteria are met.

Apply for more information.