Project Manager
Your new employer is seeking a hands-on Project Manager with proven experience in AC/ventilation projects (AC preferred) who can join the Camden office and lead the full lifecycle of HVAC/AC projects from planning through delivery. You’ll manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality and teams, ensuring the systems are specified, installed and handed over to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage HVAC / AC & ventilation projects (commercial / industrial) from initiation through close-out, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
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Ensure strong knowledge and understanding of AC systems (preferred), with ventilation experience essential.
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Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, suppliers, internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to quality.
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Act as the primary contact in the Camden office for designated projects – reporting progress and escalations to senior management.
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Control commercial performance: budgets, cost to complete, change orders, risk registers, margin protection.
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Ensure compliance with health & safety, building regulations, relevant standards and company processes.
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Prepare and present regular project status reports (time, cost, quality, risk) to stakeholders.
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Ensure handover documentation: as-built drawings, O&M manuals, commissioning reports, defect lists and client training as required.
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Travel to sites as required (London / region) to monitor installation, QA checks, commissioning and snagging.
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Foster strong client relationships; represent the company professionally on site and in meetings.
Candidate Profile – Essential & Preferred
Essential:
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Strong experience managing HVAC, ventilation and air-conditioning systems projects (AC preferred) – ideally in commercial or industrial environments.
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Demonstrable understanding of AC system design, installation, commissioning and performance.
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Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, ensuring required standards of quality.
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Excellent project management skills: planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management.
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Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) – able to engage with clients, subcontractors, internal teams and senior management.
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Strong organisational and leadership ability – able to lead teams, handle multiple streams, escalate appropriately and deliver results.
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Based in or near London / within commutable distance to Camden (NW1 0AG).
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Full UK driving licence (desirable if site travel required).
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Commitment to safety, compliance and quality.
Preferred:
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Formal qualification in construction, HVAC engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
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Experience with AC system projects specifically (as opposed to generic ventilation only).
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Experience in a similar project manager role within HVAC / M&E industry.
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Familiarity with project management software and tools (planning spreadsheets, cost tracking, change control).
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Understanding of building services regulations, HVAC controls, commissioning and handover procedures.
What You’ll Get
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A competitive salary of £65k per annum (£59k basic + £6k car allowance)
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A strong bonus structure rewarding high-performance delivery.
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Rail card for Zones 1-6 supporting your commute.
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A role based from the Camden office (NW1), giving you a firm base and central London connectivity.
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The opportunity to lead meaningful HVAC/AC projects in a dynamic environment