HVAC Project Engineer

Estimator / Project Manager – Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation

Full-time | West Midlands (B62 area)

£40–£47,000 DOE + bonus scheme

Our client is a well-established commercial HVAC contractor with 30 years' experience delivering air-conditioning and ventilation solutions. Core work includes split, twin and multi-split systems, VRV/VRF installations, air handling units (AHUs), heat recovery units (HRUs) and associated ventilation, with full project delivery from survey and design support through to commissioning and handover.

They are seeking an experienced, commercially aware Estimator / Project Manager with a strong background in air conditioning and ventilation. You will manage opportunities from initial enquiry, survey and quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account. The role calls for sound HVAC technical knowledge, accurate estimating, strong project control and professional customer communication.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects from drawings, specifications, site surveys and customer enquiries.

Select and price suitable HVAC systems, including split, twin, multi-split, VRV/VRF, AHU, HRU and associated ventilation equipment.

Produce clear scopes, assumptions, exclusions, equipment schedules and programme requirements.

Obtain and evaluate manufacturer, supplier and subcontractor quotations, identifying technical and commercial risk.

Follow up quotations, support negotiations and maintain accurate estimating and sales-pipeline records.

Manage awarded projects from order receipt through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and invoicing.

Coordinate labour, specialist subcontractors, equipment, access, controls, electrical interfaces and builders-work requirements.

Act as the main customer contact and maintain clear communication throughout project delivery.

Monitor project costs, margin, variations, programme, quality and health and safety performance.

Complete final project reviews, including actual cost, margin, outstanding actions and lessons learned.

Protect project margin and ensure all variations, design changes and customer instructions are recorded and valued in writing.

Build long-term relationships with customers, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.

Ensure applications, milestone invoices and final accounts are submitted promptly and accurately.

What You'll Bring

Previous experience estimating and/or project managing commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects.

Practical knowledge of split, twin, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems, together with AHUs, HRUs and associated ducted ventilation.

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical submissions.

Experience carrying out or supporting site surveys and developing a compliant, buildable scope of works.

Strong understanding of HVAC equipment selection, labour allowances, materials, controls, access, subcontractor costs and project margin.

Experience managing projects from quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account.

Good knowledge of manufacturers and the commercial HVAC supply chain.

Strong planning, organisation, customer communication and negotiation skills.

Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with a full UK driving licence.

Interested?

Send your CV to Gary Simpson