Commercial Project Manager

Commercial Project Manager - Ground Source Heat Pumps

Site-Based - UK-wide travel

Permanent | Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Project Manager to join a growing business operating within the renewable energy sector, delivering commercial-scale ground source heat pump (GSHP) projects across the UK.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Commercial Installation Manager and wider project team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification and within budget.

• Managing projects from initial handover through to completion and client handover.
• Coordinating drilling, ground array, headering and cross-connection works.
• Overseeing mechanical and electrical installation within plant rooms.
• Coordinating commissioning and final project handover.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site-based teams.
• Liaising with clients, Tier 1 contractors and other site stakeholders.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and margins.
• Coordinating with design and estimating teams.
• Managing plant and equipment procurement.
• Producing and maintaining project documentation, including RAMS, reports and site records.
• Ensuring projects meet required quality, health & safety and commercial standards.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Projects

Depending on the stage of the project, you’ll have exposure to a broad range of activities including:

• Borehole drilling and ground array installation
• Thermal Response Testing
• Headering and below-ground pipework
• Manifold chamber installation
• Electrofusion and pipework
• Trenching and backfilling
• Plant room mechanical installation
• Heat pump and associated equipment installation
• Electrical and BMS/control interfaces
• Pressure and flow testing
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Client inspections and final handover

About You

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager or similar who has worked within a commercial construction, mechanical, M&E, engineering or technical environment.

You should have:

• Previous Project Management experience within a relevant technical environment.
• A valid CSCS card.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction environments and site health & safety.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• The ability to read drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Experience managing project budgets and costs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The flexibility to travel nationally and stay away from home when required.Experience with ground source heat pumps, mechanical installations, commissioning, BMS controls or electrical interfaces would be advantageous.
• Experience with systems such as Simpro, Microsoft Project, (url removed) or similar would also be beneficial.

The Package

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary, depending on experience
• Car allowance, company van or EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Mileage allowance
• Stay-away food allowance
• Hotel accommodation provided when working away
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing technical and professional development
• Specialist training within the ground source heat pump and renewable energy sector
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Career Development

This is a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career within the renewable energy sector.

For candidates without direct GSHP experience, full industry-specific training and support will be provided, giving you the opportunity to develop knowledge across the complete project lifecycle - from drilling and ground arrays through to mechanical installation, controls and commissioning.

As the business continues to grow, there are opportunities to progress into areas including Contract Management, Regional Management, Quantity Surveying and SHEQ.

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