Regional AC Manager in Southampton

3D Personnel are working with a growing multi-disciplined M&E contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Regional AC Manager to establish, develop and lead a new Air Conditioning and Heat Pump division. This is a senior appointment with responsibility for building the division, developing its client base, delivering projects and creating a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and Air Source Heat Pump capability within the wider M&E business. Supported by an established M&E operation and a leading construction contractor, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to create and grow a specialist division covering installation, projects, service and maintenance.

The Role

• Developing and managing the company's Air Conditioning and Heat Pump offering, including:
• Establishing and growing a specialist Air Conditioning, HVAC and ASHP division
• Developing new business through your existing industry and client network
• Identifying opportunities across the company's existing construction and M&E client base
• Securing AC, HVAC and heat pump installation, replacement and maintenance projects
• Developing the company's Air Source Heat Pump offering as demand for low-carbon heating solutions continues to grow
• Managing projects from initial enquiry and design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover
• Overseeing service, maintenance and planned preventative maintenance contracts
• Building and managing a team of engineers, supervisors, project managers and subcontractors
• Developing relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and specialist subcontractors
• Preparing estimates, tenders, proposals and commercial submissions
• Attending client meetings, surveys and tender presentations
• Supporting system selection, design development and technical proposals
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and to the required technical standards
• Developing long-term client relationships and generating repeat business
• Working closely with the wider M&E and construction teams to provide an integrated Design, Build and Maintain service

The Person

• We are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning, HVAC or Building Services professional with strong technical and commercial knowledge.
• You will ideally have:
• Extensive experience within the Air Conditioning or HVAC sector
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial air conditioning systems
• Experience with VRV/VRF, split, multi-split and associated HVAC systems
• Knowledge and experience of Air Source Heat Pumps
• Experience delivering installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects
• Previous experience managing engineers, supervisors or project teams
• Strong commercial awareness including estimating, tendering and project financial management
• Experience developing new client relationships and securing new business
• An established network within the AC, HVAC, M&E, construction or property sectors
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• The ambition and entrepreneurial approach required to establish and grow a new division
• Relevant technical qualifications and industry accreditations would be advantageous, although the emphasis for this appointment will be on experience, leadership, commercial ability and industry knowledge.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a specialist division within a growing M&E contractor. Rather than inheriting an established department, you will have significant input into how the division develops, including its client strategy, service offering, recruitment, supply chain and overall growth. The business is positioned to offer clients a complete Design, Build and Maintain solution across the M&E sector, backed by the resources and relationships of a leading construction contractor. For an experienced AC/HVAC professional looking to move into a genuine senior leadership role with autonomy and long-term growth potential, this represents an excellent opportunity.