Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager – Heat Pumpsn Location: Hertfordshire/ North Londonn Salary: £75k-£90kn n You will be delivering large-scale Ground Source (GSHP) and Air Source (ASHP) infrastructure—think district heating networks for tower blocks, 2MW+ energy centres for hospitals, and complex industrial retrofits.n n The Role Reporting to the Construction Director, you will take full ownership of major renewable installations from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.nnProject Delivery: Lead the delivery of renewable energy projects ranging from £2m-£10m nm, managing the programme, budget, and quality. nTechnical Leadership: oversee the installation of complex mechanical plant rooms, large-scale heat pumps, and associated district heating pipework. nCommercial Control: Manage JCT/NEC contracts, handle variations, and ensure commercial protection throughout the lifecycle of the build.
nStakeholder Management: Act as the primary interface for high-profile clients (NHS, Local Authorities, Tier 1 Developers), managing expectations and reporting. nSite Logistics: Manage specialist sub-contractors, including drilling teams (for GSHP), heavy lifting/cranage, and civil engineering partners. The Candidate We are looking for doesn't necessarily need to have installed a heat pump before, but you must have a strong Mechanical/M&E background and experience delivering major infrastructure.nnExperience: Proven track record as a Project Manager on mechanical/infrastructure projects valued at £2m+.
nTechnical: Strong understanding of plant rooms, LTHW systems, chillers, or district heating. Experience with GSHP/ASHP is highly advantageous but not essential if you can demonstrate transferrable engineering competence. nContract Knowledge: Solid understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
nMindset: Solutions-focused. These projects are technically complex and often live environments; we need someone who solves problems, not just reports them n The PackagennBasic Salary: £75k – £90k (DOE) nVehicle: Company EV or generous car allowance nBonus: Performance-related project bonuses nPension & Private Health nProgression: Clear pathway to Project Director
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