Head of Projects

North West
£70,000-£85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

We're recruiting a Head of Projects for a growing specialist HVAC & Mechanical contractor delivering commercial air conditioning and ventilation projects across The North West.

This is a senior position taking responsibility for the entire projects function, managing Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and profitably.

• Lead and develop the Projects team
• Oversee multiple HVAC projects from handover through to completion
• Manage Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors
• Review project programmes, budgets and margins
• Oversee procurement and resource planning
• Manage variations and additional works
• Maintain relationships with key clients
• Resolve technical and commercial project issues
• Ensure installations meet required quality and H&S standards
• Report project performance to the Directors
• Improve project processes as the business grows

• Strong background in HVAC / air conditioning contracting
• Senior Project Manager, Contracts Manager or Projects Manager experience
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams
• Strong knowledge of AC, VRF/VRV and ventilation systems
• Commercially strong with experience managing project margins
• Excellent client and subcontractor management skills
• Strong leadership and organisational ability

• £70,000-£85,000
• Car allowance / company vehicle
• Performance bonus
• Pension
• Company benefits
• Excellent progression

This is an excellent step for an experienced HVAC Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to move into departmental leadership.

You'll have genuine responsibility for people, projects, profitability and delivery, with the opportunity to build and develop the department as the company continues to grow.

Progression: Head of Projects → Operations Director

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.

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