Ventilation Package Manager

Dornan Engineering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness challenges

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Dornan Engineering Services Ltd. in London is seeking a Ventilation Package Manager to lead the ventilation packages on a major commercial project.

You will own on-site delivery, coordinate two engineers, and manage ductwork contractors to ensure installations meet programme requirements and quality standards. Reporting to the Project Director, you will drive progress on site, conduct progress walkdowns, oversee QA/QC and fire and smoke compliance, and coordinate ventilation with wider M&E

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing ventilation and ductwork on large commercial projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple ductwork subcontractors and driving installation progress.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, fire and smoke compliance, and project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Own the ventilation packages across the project and drive on-site delivery.
• Support two Engineers day-to-day and coordinate multiple ductwork contractors.
• Carry out progress walkdowns, monitor installation progress, and manage risks.
• Drive contractor performance to meet milestones and installation targets.
• Oversee QA/QC, fire/smoke compliance, and documentation for handover.
• Coordinate ventilation with wider M&E services and project teams.
• Manage design information flow with clients, designers, and contractors.

Skills

Ventilation management

Ductwork coordination

Project leadership

QA/QC understanding

Fire and Smoke compliance knowledge

Progress walkdowns

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Ventilation Package Manager

We are seeking a Ventilation Package Manager to join a major Commercial Project in London. This is an opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile site, leading the delivery of the ventilation packages to ensure systems are installed, inspected, tested, and completed to the highest standards and ready for successful client handover.

Your Team

You’ll join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long-term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, you will take ownership of the ventilation packages, supporting two Engineers and managing multiple ductwork contractors across the project.

You will be responsible for driving progress on site, carrying out progress walkdowns, overseeing quality and compliance, managing snagging and ensuring ventilation systems are delivered in line with project specifications, programme requirements and industry standards.

You will act as an ambassador for the company and its values, driving safety, quality, and performance on site while coordinating subcontractors and project teams to deliver fully compliant and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take ownership of the ventilation packages across the project
• Support and provide direction to two Engineers responsible for the day-to-day delivery of ventilation works
• Manage and coordinate multiple ductwork contractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements
• Carry out regular progress walkdowns, monitoring installation progress and identifying constraints, risks, and areas requiring action
• Drive contractor performance and ensure agreed programme milestones and installation targets are achieved
• Oversee QA/QC activities for ventilation installations, ensuring works comply with project specifications, approved drawings, and quality requirements
• Ensure Fire and Smoke compliance across ventilation systems, including fire-rated ductwork, fire dampers, smoke control systems, penetrations, and associated documentation
• Coordinate ventilation works with wider Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and other building services
• Coordinate design information between clients, designers, contractors, and project teams
• Ensure timely approval of materials and systems through the technical submittal process
• Carry out quality inspections, manage snag lists, and drive the close-out of outstanding works ahead of commissioning and handover
• Maintain clear communication with subcontractors through meetings, documentation, progress reporting, and site coordination
• Participate in project meetings, engineering reviews, coordination workshops, and progress meetings
• Support commissioning activities and ensure systems are completed and ready for testing, witnessing, and final handover
• Own the close-out of ventilation packages including O&M manuals, QA documentation, testing records, fire and smoke compliance documentation, safety file, and final handover

About You

Your Experience

• Strong experience managing ventilation and ductwork packages on large-scale commercial or mission-critical projects
• Experience managing multiple ductwork subcontractors and driving installation progress on site
• Experience leading or supporting Engineers and site teams
• Strong understanding of ventilation systems, ductwork installation, testing, commissioning, and project close-out
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC requirements relating to ventilation installations
• Good understanding of Fire and Smoke compliance, including fire-rated ductwork, fire dampers, smoke control systems, and associated testing and certification
• Experience carrying out progress walkdowns, quality inspections, snagging, and close-out activities
• Strong understanding of the coordination of ventilation systems with wider M&E services
• Proficient in project management and information management software

Your Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification
• Strong knowledge of ventilation systems, ductwork installation, Fire and Smoke compliance, QA/QC, commissioning, and project close-out

Our Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.