Air Conditioning Project Manager

Air Conditioning Project Manager

North West England | Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently partnering with a growing air conditioning and ventilation contractor to recruit an Air Conditioning Project Manager or Senior Air Conditioning Project Engineer to oversee the delivery of commercial HVAC projects in the North West

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical building services projects across sectors including commercial offices, healthcare, education, hospitality, residential, and high-security environments. The company provides a full service from design and specification through to installation, commissioning, and aftercare.

The Role

As Air Conditioning Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from handover through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously while acting as the key point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing commercial air conditioning and ventilation projects from award to handover
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers, and materials
• Managing project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Conducting site visits and progress meetings
• Monitoring project costs, variations, and profitability
• Liaising with consultants, main contractors, and end-user clients
• Supporting procurement activities and resource planning
• Overseeing commissioning and final project handovers
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and company procedures
• Producing project reports and updates for senior management

The Candidate

We are looking for an organised and commercially aware Project Manager with a strong background in HVAC project delivery.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing air conditioning or HVAC projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • VRF / VRV systems
  • Split and multi-split systems
  • Ventilation systems
  • Commercial HVAC installations
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

The Package

• Total package: £66,000 – £86,000

• Base salary £50,000 – £60,000

• Bonus based on project delivery £10,000 – £20,000

• Car allowance £6,000

• Option to buy additional holiday

Career Progression

This is a business experiencing strong growth, offering genuine opportunities to progress into:

• Senior Project Manager
• Contracts Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Director

For ambitious individuals, this role provides the chance to play a key part in the continued growth of a highly regarded HVAC contractor.

Why Apply?

If you’re an experienced HVAC Project Manager looking to join a growing business that delivers technically interesting projects across multiple sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of high-value schemes while building a long-term career within a supportive and expanding organisation.

WR HVAC | M&E are the #1 recruitment partner for HVAC and M&E vacancies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. We work with manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and service providers across the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services sectors, recruiting for sales, management, engineering, and technical roles.

WR HVAC | M&E is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.