Project Manager in Bristol

Project Manager – Industrial Refrigeration / Process Cooling

Location: Southwest/ West Midlands – National Coverage

Salary: £65K-£75K + Bonus, Car/ Allowance, 26 Hols, Medical

Project Manager required to work with a specialist manufacturer and contractor within industrial refrigeration, process cooling/heating or ammonia based refrigeration systems.

We\’re looking for a proactive, customer-focused professional who can hit the ground running, deliver and take ownership of multiple high-value projects from £500K to £3M across food & beverage processing, chemical, and pharmaceutical environments from handover to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of projects from handover to completion, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to specification.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, providing clear communication and regular progress updates.
• Maintaining a strong site presence to monitor progress, resolve technical or coordination issues, and ensure project compliance.
• Managing project documentation, compliance, and QA to reduce risks and ensure smooth handover to the client.
• Coordinating internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.

You Should Have

• Proven experience delivering industrial refrigeration or process cooling projects (experience with ammonia or other natural refrigerants is a strong advantage).
• A solid understanding of compliance, documentation, and safety requirements for industrial refrigeration systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills – able to work closely with clients, suppliers, and site teams.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and make sound project decisions.