Senior Mechanical / HVAC Project Manager

Senior Mechanical / HVAC Project Manager – Air Conditioning & Ventilation Projects – Portsmouth, Hampshire

£65,000 – £75,000 + Car, Travel expenses, Laptop, Phone, iPad and Pension

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join a respected mechanical services contractor delivering air conditioning and ventilation projects across the healthcare, medical imaging and commercial sectors.

The company is a long-standing building services contractor with decades of experience delivering high-quality HVAC installations. With continued growth across the South and increasing demand for their specialist expertise, they are now seeking an experienced Project Manager to support delivery of multiple mechanical and HVAC projects.

The Role

You will lead HVAC and mechanical engineering projects from initial handover through to completion, ensuring delivery is executed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing HVAC and mechanical projects from inception to commissioning
  
  
• Attending project handovers and liaising closely with estimators and designers
  
  
• Coordinating internal and external design teams and incorporating survey and site-visit findings
  
  
• Procuring materials, plant, equipment and subcontract services
  
  
• Planning labour requirements, coordinating workforce and subcontract labour
  
  
• Maintaining cost control, valuations and cashflow forecasting
  
  
• Overseeing crane lifts and occasional weekend or out-of-hours works when required
  
  
• Managing documentation for O&M manuals and as-fitted drawings
  
  
• Providing leadership and guidance to project teams, engineers and technicians
  
  
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and standardisation
  
  About You
  
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an HVAC Project Manager
  
  
• Strong background in air conditioning and ventilation systems
  
  
• Experience working on commercial, healthcare or technical environments
  
  
• Strong procurement, planning and contract management understanding
  
  
• Excellent leadership, communication and project delivery skills
  
  
• Able to manage multiple projects and teams confidently
  
  Remuneration Package – Senior Mechanical / HVAC Project Manager
  
  
• £65,000 – £75,000 base salary
  
  
• Company car
  
  
• Travel expenses
  
  
• Laptop, phone & iPad
  
  
• Pension
  
  
• Professional development and long-term career progression opportunities
  
  Next Steps
  
  If you are an experienced HVAC Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in air conditioning, ventilation or mechanical building services, and you are looking for a long-term position with a respected contractor, we would be delighted to hear from you.
  
  Please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.
  
  About David Leslie Ltd
  
  David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered