Project Manager responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of HVAC and M&E projects, typically ranging from £5,000 to £400,000. Projects frequently include schools and colleges. The role is primarily focused on project delivery (often as Principal Contractor), with some involvement in following up enquiries, site surveys, and estimating during quieter periods.
Place of Work: Office/project site
Hours of Work: 42.5 hours a week (08:30 to 17:00, including 1hr lunch break)
Vehicle: Company Vehicle
Contract: Permanent
Probation: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of HVAC and M&E minor works projects through the full project lifecycle
- Lead planning, procurement, contractor management, and delivery of mechanical and electrical works
- Act as Principal Contractor where required, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations
- Ensure all works meet current HVAC and M&E regulations, standards, and best practice
- Deliver projects to hard deadlines (e.g. school summer holiday periods) with no overruns
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, including efficient management of payment applications and variation orders
- Provide complete handover documentation, including O&M manuals and Health & Safety files/logbooks
- During quieter periods, support the team by following up enquiries, carrying out site surveys, and assisting with estimating and tender preparation
- Coordinate stakeholders, designers, contractors, and specialist suppliers
Experience and Requirements
- Proven experience managing HVAC and/or M&E projects in the £5k–£400k range
- Relevant technical background or qualification in mechanical, HVAC, or M&E building services (e.g. HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent trade/engineering experience)
- Strong knowledge of current HVAC and M&E regulations, standards, and compliance requirements
- Experience acting as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015
- Experience of school or college projects (or similar live environments with fixed access windows)
- Ability to manage payment applications and variation orders efficiently
- Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects to tight deadlines
- Willingness and ability to undertake site surveys and support estimating/tendering activity when required
- Good understanding of procurement and contract administration (JCT experience advantageous)
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Clean enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Desirable
- Professional membership or progress towards membership
- SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification
- Experience in a client-side, estates, or specialist M&E contractor environment