Lead HVAC Engineer

HVAC Construction Manager - Pharmaceutical Projects (Confidential)

Client: Confidential - Global Pharmaceutical Company (Owner's Representative Team)
Location: Project-based (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites)
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Type of Work: HVAC Construction, Installation & Commissioning (GMP Environment)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Construction Manager with strong Project Management experience to support long-term pharmaceutical construction projects. This role sits on the client / owner's representative side, acting as the HVAC construction lead and interface between the client and the appointed General Contractor.

The position is hands-on and covers the full lifecycle of HVAC works, from installation through commissioning and handover, within highly regulated GMP pharmaceutical environments.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as HVAC Construction Manager representing the client on-site
* Oversee and manage HVAC installation works from construction to commissioning
* Support and coordinate with the appointed General Contractor to ensure delivery to scope, quality, cost, and schedule
* Apply Project Management principles to planning, execution, reporting, and risk management
* Review HVAC designs, construction methodologies, and installation activities
* Coordinate closely with client engineering, quality, and project teams
* Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards throughout construction
* Maintain a strong site presence and hands-on involvement in day-to-day activities
* Support commissioning, qualification, and final handover processes
* Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement across the HVAC scope

Requirements

* Proven experience as an HVAC Construction Manager
* Strong Project Management background within construction environments
* Experience working on pharmaceutical / GMP projects
* In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems in regulated manufacturing facilities
* Comfortable working client-side / owner's representative
* Hands-on approach with strong site involvement
* Ability to work effectively with General Contractors and multiple stakeholders
* Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
* Available for a long-term contract assignment

What's on Offer

* Long-term, stable contract in the pharmaceutical sector
* Client-side role with strong technical and decision-making influence
* Exposure to complex, high-value GMP projects
* Involvement across the full HVAC construction lifecycle
* Confidential engagement with a global pharmaceutical organisation

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