Mechanical manager

Horizon Energy Group; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development and upskilling

Wellbeing support and health checks

Birthday leave

Corporate discounts

70+ years of industry experience

Safety‑driven team culture

Job summary

Aquaheat New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager to lead our HVAC installation business across Queenstown, Central Otago, Invercargill, and wider Southern Lakes region. You will oversee project delivery, commercial performance, and client relationships across multiple mechanical building services projects.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical project leadership, strong pricing and budgeting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' management experience in mechanical project works or contracting environments.
• Relevant professional or technical qualifications in mechanical or HVAC disciplines.
• Proven experience managing mechanical trade teams and installation operations.
• At least 5 years' construction industry experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, budgeting, and project profitability.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Strong understanding of building/service regulations and statutory obligations.
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to HVAC mechanical installation teams and subcontractors
• Oversee planning, resourcing, labour allocation, and project delivery across multiple mechanical projects
• Manage commercial performance including pricing, forecasting, variations, minor works, and profitability
• Support Project Managers with project strategy, technical selections, and cost‑to‑complete reviews
• Ensure compliance with Aquaheat's QMS, HSEQ requirements, client expectations, and legislative obligations
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance
• Support business planning including recruitment, resource forecasting, and workload management
• Provide project management oversight for multi‑disciplinary MEP projects where required
• Champion Aquaheat's SWITCH values and foster a high‑performing, safety‑focused culture

Skills

Mechanical management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

HVAC/mechanical qualifications

Job description

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Horizon Energy Group – Queenstown, South Island

Aquaheat New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Manager to lead our HVAC Mechanical Installation Business Unit across Queenstown, Central Otago, Invercargill, and the wider Southern Lakes region. This senior leadership role oversees project delivery, commercial performance, operational management, and client relationships across multiple mechanical building services projects.

Aquaheat New Zealand is one of New Zealand's most respected HVAC and mechanical project contractors. Alongside our core business, we operate several specialist divisions including AquaFire, (fire protection solutions), Colt (louvre and smoke control systems), and Classic Metal (roofing and cladding solutions).

With over 70 years' experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. From heating, cooling, and ventilation to fire protection and roofing, we design, install, and maintain systems that help keep New Zealand running.

About the role:

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to HVAC mechanical installation teams and subcontractors
• Oversee planning, resourcing, labour allocation, and project delivery across multiple mechanical projects
• Manage commercial performance including pricing, forecasting, variations, minor works, and profitability
• Support Project Managers with project strategy, technical selections, and cost‑to‑complete reviews
• Ensure compliance with Aquaheat's QMS, HSEQ requirements, client expectations, and legislative obligations
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance
• Support business planning including recruitment, resource forecasting, and workload management
• Provide project management oversight for multi‑disciplinary MEP projects where required
• Champion Aquaheat's SWITCH values and foster a high‑performing, safety‑focused culture

About you:

You will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' management experience in mechanical project works or contracting environments
• Relevant professional or technical qualifications in mechanical or HVAC disciplines
• Proven experience managing mechanical trade teams and installation operations
• At least 5 years' construction industry experience
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, budgeting, and project profitability
• Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder relationship skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong understanding of building/service regulations and statutory obligations
• Commitment to safety and safe work practices

What's in it for you?

At Horizon Energy Group, you'll enjoy:

• Company vehicle (with full private use)
• Career development: ongoing training, upskilling and pathways across the wider Group
• Wellbeing support: health checks, flu jabs, EAP, and life & critical illness insurance
• Extra leave: enjoy a paid day off on your birthday
• Perks & discounts: access to a wide range of corporate discounts
• Join a trusted NZ company with 70+ years of industry experience
• Supportive team culture: work with people who value safety, teamwork and doing the job right

Our SWITCH Values:

We're after someone who brings real energy to our SWITCH values:

• Sustainability – Making smart decisions for our future.
• Winning – Taking ownership and delivering results.
• Innovation – Finding better ways to get the job done.
• Trust – Building strong relationships through honesty and integrity.
• Customer Focus – Delivering exceptional service every day.
• Health & Safety – Putting safety first, always.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.