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Job Title: Projects Manager - Ventilation Systems
Location: Northern UK - Manchester
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full time / Permanent
About Us:
Ventec 100 Ltd is a long-established, family-owned leader in smoke ventilation systems, proudly serving clients across the UK since 1988. We deliver critical fire safety infrastructure to commercial, industrial, and residential developments-ensuring compliance, performance, and peace of mind.
About the role:
As our project portfolio grows, we're looking for a Projects Manager who can bring structure, leadership, and foresight to our on-site delivery teams. This is an opportunity to take ownership of multiple high-profile projects, guiding them from inception through to completion.
Duties and Responsibilities:
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the high standards Ventec is known for.
Core Responsibilities:
- Attend client pre-start meetings and internal project handovers
- Develop and manage a live 4-week rolling labour and resource plan
- Coordinate first-day site meetings and workforce inductions
- Lead and support direct labour and subcontractor teams
- Manage procurement of materials, fixings, and site consumables
- Organise access equipment hire, returns, and logistics
- Monitor and verify weekly timesheets and labour allocation
- Oversee training compliance and arrange renewals/certifications
- Work closely with the Contracts Administrator on delivery scheduling
- Produce regular site reports and conduct Health & Safety audits
- Manage drawing revisions, variations, and technical queries
- Schedule and oversee commissioning activities
- Conduct snagging and final inspection reports with photographic evidence
- Represent the delivery function in weekly operations meetings
- Continuously support process improvement and best practices on site
- We're looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running and lead with confidence.
About you:
- We're looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running and lead with confidence.
- Proven experience in Project Management
- Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) - 2365-03
- City & Guilds 2382-22: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- City & Guilds 2391-52: Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing
- Excellent understanding of site-based project lifecycles
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety best practices (SMSTS/SSSTS desirable)
- Skilled in managing multi-site labour, subcontractors, and logistics
- Confident using Microsoft Office Suite; planning tools a plus (e.g., MS Project)
Benefits
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites
- Clear communicator, proactive problem solver, and adaptable team player
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- 23 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
- Group Pension Scheme
- Bupa health plan (after qualifying period)
- Up to 100% funded professional development (incl. SMSTS, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.)
- Company events: summer and Christmas social gatherings
- A stable, growing company with a supportive, experienced team
How to Apply:
Click APPLY to submit your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you're a strong fit.
We welcome applicants from similar roles including: Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager, Installations Manager, M&E Supervisor, or Building Services Manager.
