Projects Manager - Smoke Ventilation Systems

London, Essex & Kent
£55,000 - £65,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Projects Manager with a strong background in M&E installations, smoke ventilation, or building services?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership of multiple live projects and lead installation teams with confidence?

TeamJobs is excited to be recruiting for a well-established, respected engineering business specialising in smoke ventilation and life-safety systems. With continued growth across the South East, they are now looking for a skilled Projects Manager to join their operations team.

What you will be doing

As Projects Manager, you will oversee the full delivery lifecycle of smoke ventilation installation projects. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing multiple sites across London, Essex & Kent

Leading pre-start meetings and internal handovers

Planning labour and resources using a live 4-week schedule

Coordinating engineers, subcontractors, and site logistics

Managing procurement of materials and site equipment

Conducting site audits and ensuring Health & Safety compliance

Overseeing drawing revisions, variations, and technical queries

Managing commissioning, snagging and final handover reports

Working closely with internal admin, operations, and delivery teams

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organised, proactive, and confident managing fast-moving installation projects.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

Proven experience in Project Management within M&E, HVAC, building services or life-safety systems

Strong understanding of site-based project delivery

Excellent communication and team-leadership skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable)

Electrical qualifications such as 2365, 18th Edition or 2391 (desirable but not essential)

Ability to manage subcontractors, engineers and complex site logistics

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites

What is in it for you

£55,000 - £65,000 per year (DOE)

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

BUPA health plan (after qualifying period)

Fully funded professional development opportunities (SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.)

Supportive, established engineering team

Long-term career stability in a growing industry

Interested?

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If you have experience delivering M&E or life-safety installation projects and want to join a company that values quality, teamwork and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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