At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee refrigeration installation projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: SK Heating and Cooling Ltd is a leading specialist in refrigeration and air conditioning solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £55k+, company vehicle or car allowance, and additional birthday holiday.
- Other info: Role involves site-based work in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas with travel.
- Why this job: Join a growing specialist business with real autonomy and influence over project standards.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in refrigeration project management and strong technical knowledge of refrigeration systems required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas (site‑based with travel).
Summary: SK Heating and Cooling Ltd is a leading specialist in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Mechanical Ventilation, and Heating, delivering high‑quality solutions to commercial clients across Gloucestershire, SW England and SE England. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven Refrigeration Project Manager to oversee installation projects while providing strong technical and commissioning oversight. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can manage projects from concept to completion, whilst ensuring systems are delivered, commissioned and performing to the highest standards.
The Role: As a Refrigeration Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of refrigeration installation projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and profitably. You will also play a key role in the technical delivery of projects, supporting commissioning, performance optimisation and client handover, working closely with engineers, suppliers and clients to ensure consistent quality, compliance and customer satisfaction across all projects.
Package & Benefits:
- Work Location: Gloucestershire and surrounding areas (site‑based with travel).
- Competitive salary £55k+
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Pension scheme
- Additional birthday holiday
- Long service holiday rewards
- Company social events
- Health & wellbeing support programme
- Life assurance
- Strong technical and operational backing
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing specialist business
Responsibilities:
- Manage refrigeration projects from initial survey to completion and handover.
- Carry out site surveys, estimating and quoting for new and existing clients.
- Plan and coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors.
- Monitor project progress, costs and profitability.
- Manage variations, invoicing and final accounts.
- Attend client meetings including pre‑start and progress reviews.
- Ensure all project documentation, systems and internal processes are maintained.
- Ensure projects meet required quality, safety and compliance standards.
- Handle customer communication and resolve any issues quickly and professionally.
- Lead or oversee commissioning, testing and start‑up of refrigeration systems.
- Ensure systems are delivered and operating to design parameters.
- Diagnose and resolve on‑site technical issues across plant and controls.
- Carry out system performance checks and optimisation.
- Liaise with manufacturers and design teams to ensure system performance.
- Develop and support operational and maintenance procedures.
- Provide technical support during handover and warranty periods.
- Deliver training to clients on system use and maintenance.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet margin targets.
- Raise and manage purchase orders and equipment procurement.
- Ensure projects are invoiced accurately and promptly.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Support growth of the refrigeration installation department.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Essential Requirements:- Proven experience in refrigeration project management.
- Strong technical knowledge of cold rooms, refrigeration systems and installations.
- Experience managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost control.
- Health & Safety awareness (SMSTS or similar preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
- Background in commissioning or technical engineering role.
- Experience with system diagnostics and performance optimisation.
- Knowledge of F‑Gas regulations and compliance.
- Experience using project or CRM systems (e.g. Clik).
Why Join SK Heating & Cooling?
- Real autonomy and ownership of projects.
- A varied role combining management and technical input.
- Opportunity to influence standards, processes and delivery.
- A key position in a growing and ambitious business.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
Refrigeration Project Manager in Gloucester employer: Mecsia
Located in Gloucestershire, SK Heating and Cooling Ltd offers a competitive salary and health support programmes. The team focuses on delivering high-quality refrigeration solutions to commercial clients across SW and SE England.
