ABOUT THE ROLE
About the Role
This Project Manager role requires previous experience managing projects with direct responsibility for design review, project planning, people, clients and health and safety. The HVACs involved are AHUs, LPHWS, CWS, Heat Exchangers, FCUs and VAVs. The role will vary from project to project which may require the Project Manager to be an assistant alongside another Project Manager or to be the individual in charge of a project overseeing the engineering aspect of the project.
About Us
At Standard Control Systems, we partner with leaders in data centres, pharmaceutical companies and commercial sectors to optimise building performance. Our systems are built to work at scale and to meet the unique demands of each sector, from critical infrastructure to highly regulated environments.
With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to delivering high-performance, reliable Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) that enhance client buildings’ efficiency and performance. Our deep industry expertise across sectors like data centres, pharma, and commercial buildings enables us to provide innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. We don’t just create systems, we build long-term partnerships, collaborating with our clients at every stage to develop solutions that evolve with their business.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain clear and regular communication with stakeholders and the Contracts Manager: provide structured weekly status updates, highlight progress against programme, and escalate risks/issues promptly.
· Lead post‑handover design review and close‑out actions: confirm the design brief and acceptance requirements are met, resolve outstanding items, and capture lessons learned for the Contracts Manager.
· Project programme: develop and maintain the detailed project programme (including design, procurement, installation and commissioning activities), track progress, and submit programme updates for review where required.
· Procurement schedule: create and maintain the procurement schedule, manage lead times, and raise long‑lead or commercial risks to the Contracts Manager early to protect delivery dates.
· Labour planning: schedule on‑site labour requirements in line with the project programme and coordinate resourcing approvals/constraints with the Contracts Manager.
· Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, reports, change records, testing/commissioning and handover documentation) in line with company standards and project governance.
· Track project costs vs. budget: maintain cost reporting/forecasting, identify variances and potential overruns early, and notify the Contracts Manager of required corrective actions and any change/variation opportunities.
· Plan and oversee the commissioning process and ensure smooth handover to the client. Coordinate commissioning activities with the Project Engineer/commissioning engineers and verify completion of handover documentation.
· Ensure project delivery proceeds in line with internal SOPs and external regulations. Verify required quality and safety records are maintained and liaise with the Project Engineer on technical compliance.
· Coordinate issue resolution and decision-making as problems arise. Assign technical investigations to the Project Engineer as appropriate, implement corrective actions, and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
· Ensure Health & Safety documentation is issued and implemented to the required standard (e.g., permits, RAMS, inspections). Obtain and incorporate technical inputs from the Project Engineer and specialist vendors as needed.
· Manage vendor performance and coordination to support delivery. Ensure technical queries/submittals are managed with the Project Engineer and escalate commercial/contractual matters via the Contracts Manager where required.
· Finance: ensure monthly claims on project sheets are submitted and maintained and chase payments if there are issues.
· Finance: Chase retention when jobs are handed over.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in line with business needs
Qualification/Skills/Competencies/Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
· Good problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
· Excellent Oral and written communication skills (client and internal)
· Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
· Understanding of Current Health & Safety Regulations
· Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including, Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
· Experience with MS Project would be an advantage but not essential
· Experience with Procore would be an advantage but not essential
· Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) an advantage
· Experience with BMS platforms (e.g., Trend, Tridium, Siemens, etc.) an advantage
· Strong understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Systems an advantage