Project Manager - Refrigeration

Location: UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established specialist manufacturer and contractor operating within the industrial refrigeration and process cooling sectors.

The business delivers complex, high-value engineering projects across the food & beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial processing sectors
, with individual project values typically ranging from £500K to £3M
.

We're looking for a proactive, commercially aware Project Manager who can take full ownership of multiple projects
, managing delivery from initial handover through to installation, commissioning and final completion.

This role requiring strong technical understanding, excellent stakeholder management and a willingness to maintain a regular presence on customer sites across the UK.

• Take full responsibility for projects from handover through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to specification
  .
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing resources, costs and overall project performance.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as the main point of contact and providing clear, regular project updates.
• Maintain an active site presence to monitor installation progress, resolve technical or coordination challenges and ensure works are delivered to the required standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure efficient project execution.
• Oversee project documentation, quality assurance, health & safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring a smooth commissioning and client handover.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations and commercial opportunities throughout the project life cycle.

• Proven experience managing industrial refrigeration, process cooling/heating or closely related mechanical engineering projects
  .
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration (NH3) or other natural refrigerant systems would be a strong advantage.
• A good understanding of mechanical installations, commissioning processes and associated technical requirements.
• Strong knowledge of project documentation, quality standards and health & safety compliance.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, costs, variations and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage directly with customers, suppliers and site teams.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and make sound project decisions.
• Willingness to travel nationally and maintain a regular presence on project sites.