Vent Engineering

Project Manager

Manchester, England, GB

4 days ago
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Summary

Join a Specialist in Smoke Ventilation Solutions

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.


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.


What You'll Be Doing


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


What You Bring


We're looking for a self-starter who can hit the ground running and lead with confidence.


Essential Skills & Experience:


· 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)

· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites

· Clear communicator, proactive problem solver, and adaptable team player


Why Join Us?


At Ventec, you’ll be part of a business where your contribution matters, your ideas are heard, and your development is supported.


We Offer:


· Competitive salary, £50-55k per annum 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

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