Small Works Manager – HVAC / Mechanical
Location: Barking, East London
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday
Job Type: Permanent – Predominantly Office Based
Are you an experienced Small Works Manager, Project Coordinator or Mechanical Supervisor looking to take the next step into project management?
We are recruiting for a Small Works Manager to join an established and growing HVAC and mechanical services company based in East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HVAC, mechanical building services or facilities management who understands how projects are planned, coordinated and delivered.
You will take ownership of multiple small works projects, coordinating engineers, materials, suppliers and customers to ensure works are completed efficiently and on schedule.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career, with genuine progression into larger projects and full project management.
The Role
- Managing and coordinating multiple HVAC and mechanical small works projects
- Planning and scheduling engineers across multiple teams
- Organising labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment
- Coordinating air conditioning replacements, split systems and AHU works
- Overseeing projects involving pumps, motors, coils, heat exchangers and ductwork
- Monitoring live projects and ensuring works are completed within agreed timescales
- Liaising with customers regarding site access, attendance and project progress
- Reviewing upcoming workloads and planning engineering resources
- Rescheduling engineers and resources when projects are delayed or cancelled
- Working closely with Project Administrators, engineers and senior management
- Producing weekly scheduling reports and project updates
- Supporting the delivery of mechanical projects valued up to approximately £250,000
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within HVAC, mechanical services, building services or FM
- Experience coordinating engineers, small works or maintenance projects
- Good understanding of AHUs, AC systems, pumps, motors, ductwork and mechanical plant
- Strong organisational, planning and scheduling skills
- Confident communicating with engineers, customers and subcontractors
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
- Previous experience using Simpro advantageous but not essential
Candidates from Small Works Management, Project Coordination, Contract Support, Service Management or Mechanical Supervision backgrounds will all be considered.
You do not need to be a qualified engineer, but a good understanding of HVAC and mechanical equipment is important.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £60,000 basic salary DOE
- Monday – Friday working hours
- Permanent, predominantly office-based position
- Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of HVAC and mechanical projects
- Established business with a strong forward workload
- Excellent opportunity to develop project management experience
- Genuine progression into larger projects and full Project Management
Small Works Manager in Barking employer: HVAC FM Recruitment
HVAC FM Recruitment provides a supportive work culture that emphasizes professional growth and development. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, making it an attractive employer in the building services sector.
