Refrigeration Project Manager

Calibre Search; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the refrigeration sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage large-scale industrial refrigeration projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will lead the project lifecycle, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating engineering teams. A competitive salary of up to £80,000 is offered, along with opportunities to work on high-value projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £80,000

Opportunity to work on advanced projects

Join a respected organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial refrigeration or cooling projects.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration technologies, ideally including ammonia (NH3) and CO2 systems.
• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, risk management and resource coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle, including planning, design, installation and commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans covering scope, milestones, budgets and resource requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, design and installation teams, as well as specialist subcontractors.

Skills

Managing large-scale industrial refrigeration projects

Understanding of refrigeration technologies

Project management skills

Stakeholder management abilities

Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Project Manager - Refrigeration Industry

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Package

Location: Midlands based ideally but nationwide travel required

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager on behalf of a reputable organization operating across the industrial cooling and refrigeration sector. This role involves managing major refrigeration projects from initial planning stages through to commissioning and final handover, supporting large industrial environments including food manufacturing, distribution centres and data centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle, including planning, design, installation and commissioning
• Develop detailed project plans covering scope, milestones, budgets and resource requirements
• Coordinate engineering, design and installation teams, as well as specialist subcontractors
• Ensure high standards of safety, quality and compliance throughout every project phase
• Monitor financial performance, manage project budgets and support commercial reporting
• Maintain clear communication with clients, providing regular updates and managing expectations
• Promote a collaborative working environment across all disciplines involved in project delivery

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial refrigeration or cooling projects
• Strong understanding of refrigeration technologies, ideally including ammonia (NH?) and CO? systems
• Background in engineering or a related technical discipline (degree desirable)
• Strong project management skills with experience in planning, risk management and resource coordination
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management abilities
• Familiar with relevant health, safety and environmental regulations

What's on Offer

• Basic salary up to £80,000
• The chance to deliver high-value, technically advanced industrial projects
• Opportunity to join a respected organization within the cooling and refrigeration sector

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