Ventilation Package Manager

VENTILATION PACKAGE MANAGER – CENTRAL LONDON

Location: Central London

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Start: ASAP

Project: Major Commercial Development

We are currently seeking a senior and experienced Ventilation Package Manager to join the delivery team on a major commercial development in Central London.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can take ownership of the ventilation and ductwork packages, while supporting and working alongside two engineers within the project team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing multiple ductwork contractors, ensuring progress, quality, compliance and delivery remain on programme.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall ownership of the ventilation and ductwork packages.

Support and provide direction to two engineers managing the ventilation works.

Manage and coordinate multiple ductwork contractors across the project.

Carry out regular progress walk-downs and monitor installation against programme.

Review progress, identify delays and drive contractors to meet key milestones.

Oversee QA/QC of ventilation installations and ensure works meet project specifications.

Ensure fire and smoke compliance requirements are fully understood, coordinated and delivered.

Coordinate ventilation works with other M&E disciplines and the wider construction team.

Review drawings, specifications, RAMS and technical submissions.

Identify and resolve technical, coordination and installation issues.

Manage snagging, ensuring defects are identified, tracked and closed out efficiently.

Monitor testing, commissioning and handover requirements.

Attend coordination, progress and technical meetings.

Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, engineers, consultants and the main contractor.

Take responsibility for ensuring the ventilation packages are delivered safely, to programme, specification and required quality standards.

The Ideal Candidate

We are ideally looking for someone senior and experienced, who has previously managed significant ventilation/ductwork packages on large-scale commercial projects.

You should have:

Strong experience in ventilation and ductwork installation.

Previous experience as a Ventilation Package Manager, Mechanical Package Manager, Mechanical Manager or similar.

Experience managing multiple specialist ductwork contractors.

Strong understanding of QA/QC, fire and smoke compliance and snagging.

Proven ability to manage engineers and subcontractors while maintaining overall package ownership.

Excellent knowledge of M&E coordination and construction sequencing.

Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

The confidence to challenge contractors and drive progress where required.

Experience working on major commercial developments is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Ventilation Package Manager looking for a minimum 6-month contract on a major Central London commercial development, with significant responsibility for the successful delivery of the ventilation packages.

For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah – (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed