About React Cooling
React Cooling is a well-established HVAC contractor with 30 years' experience delivering commercial air-conditioningand ventilation solutions. Our core work includes split, twin and multi-split systems, VRV/VRF installations, air handling units (AHUs), heat recovery units (HRUs), associated ventilation and full project delivery from survey and design support through to commissioning and handover.
Role Overview
React Cooling is looking for an experienced, commercially aware Estimator / Project Manager with a strongbackground in air conditioning and ventilation. The successful candidate will manage opportunities from initial enquiry, survey and quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account. The role requires sound HVAC technical knowledge, accurate estimating, strong project control and professional customer communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects from drawings, specifications, site surveys and customer enquiries.
- Select and price suitable HVAC systems, including split, twin, multi-split, VRV/VRF, AHU, HRU and associated ventilation equipment.
- Produce clear scopes, assumptions, exclusions, equipment schedules and programme requirements.
- Obtain and evaluate manufacturer, supplier and subcontractor quotations, identifying technical and commercial risk.
- Follow up quotations, support negotiations and maintain accurate estimating and sales-pipeline records.
- Manage awarded projects from order receipt through design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning,handover and invoicing.
- Coordinate labour, specialist subcontractors, equipment, access, controls, electrical interfaces and builders-work requirements.
- Act as the main customer contact and maintain clear communication throughout project delivery.
- Monitor project costs, margin, variations, programme, quality and health and safety performance.
- Complete final project reviews, including actual cost, margin, outstanding actions and lessons learned.
Commercial & Customer Focus
- Protect project margin and ensure all variations, design changes and customer instructions are recorded and valued in writing.
- Escalate significant commercial risks, technical issues, disputes or unbudgeted expenditure to the Operations Director.
- Build long-term relationships with customers, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Ensure applications, milestone invoices and final accounts are submitted promptly and accurately.
React Cooling | Estimator / Project ManagerEssential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience estimating and/or project managing commercial air-conditioning and ventilation projects.
- Practical knowledge of split, twin, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems, together with AHUs, HRUs and associated ducted ventilation.
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical submissions.
- Experience carrying out or supporting site surveys and developing a compliant, buildable scope of works.
- Strong understanding of HVAC equipment selection, labour allowances, materials, controls, access, subcontractor costsand project margin.
- Experience managing projects from quotation through procurement, installation, commissioning, handover and final account.
- Good knowledge of manufacturers and the commercial HVAC supply chain.
- Strong planning, organisation, customer communication and negotiation skills.
- Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with a full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience with leading air-conditioning manufacturers and selection software.
- Knowledge of ventilation design, ductwork, controls, BMS interfaces and electrical requirements.
- Experience managing installation engineers and specialist subcontractors on live commercial sites.
- Relevant HVAC, mechanical engineering, construction or health and safety qualification.
- Knowledge of F-Gas requirements, CDM responsibilities, contract terms, variations and final accounts.
- Experience using CRM, estimating or project-management software.
Personal Attributes
- Commercially focused, technically credible and detail-oriented.
- Confident with customers, consultants, suppliers and site teams.
- Proactive, dependable, calm under pressure and accountable for results.
- Able to balance winning work with practical, safe and profitable delivery.
Key Performance Measures
- Quotation turnaround, technical accuracy and conversion rate.
- Value and gross margin of work secured.
- Project delivery against programme, scope and budget.
- Variation recovery, customer satisfaction and speed of invoicing.
- Quality of project records, handover information and repeat business generated.
Pay: £35,000.00-£47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
