Mechanical Project Manager

Company: 1st Step Solutions
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead multiple UK-wide HVAC&R projects from concept to handover, coordinating design, procurement, and execution. You will manage contractual and commercial aspects, liaise with clients and manufacturers, and ensure projects meet cost targets and quality standards. You will work closely with the Contracts team to deliver a high-quality, client-focused service. The position offers opportunities to shape HVAC solutions and drive project delivery across a varied portfolio.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private healthcare insurance
  • Net pension
  • Company car / travel allowance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Varied portfolio of Mechanical and HVAC projects

Responsibilities

  • Design HVAC&R systems independently and with the in-house design team
  • Own all contractual and commercial aspects of assigned projects
  • Prepare and submit quotations for HVAC&R systems
  • Respond to tenders and RFIs professionally and promptly
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and clients to select equipment and materials
  • Analyse tender submissions before contract award
  • Monitor and control project costs to meet commercial targets
  • Act as a client-facing representative showcasing HVAC expertise
  • Manage multiple UK-wide projects from pre-start to handover
  • Define project scope, activities, and programmes clearly
  • Maintain project documentation per ISO 9001 quality management system
  • Provide leadership to installation teams and communicate with site personnel

Key requirements

  • Proven HVAC&R project management experience
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail
  • Capability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written, verbal, and digital communication
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of project financials
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental regulations
  • Experience in HVAC&R system design
  • Process-driven mindset
  • Proficient with IT systems including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word
  • Desirable: design/project management experience in ventilation, electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating/plumbing
  • Problem-solving
  • Independent working
  • Attention to detail
  • HVAC&R system design
  • Contractual and commercial management
  • Tender analysis

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Posted: October 1st, 2026