HVAC Operations Manager

Salary: £47,000 – £52,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Pension + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Chesterfield

About the Role

We are working with a well-established renewable energy contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced HVAC Operations Manager to lead their air conditioning and ventilation division.

This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of ventilation projects — from design and tender stage through to installation, delivery, and handover. Projects range in value from £10k to £1m, covering commercial and industrial environments nationwide.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing technical delivery, managing teams, supporting business growth, and maintaining strong client relationships. This is an office-based role with occasional national travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and ventilation projects from design through to completion
• Produce ventilation designs, duct sizing, and pressure drop calculations
• Prepare and submit tenders, quotations, and cost estimates
• Oversee ductwork installation and ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Manage project delivery, ensuring works are completed on time and within budget
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Provide technical guidance and resolve on-site or design-related issues
• Support business development through client engagement and repeat business
• Ensure health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are upheld

About You

• Proven experience managing commercial or industrial HVAC / ventilation projects
• Strong technical knowledge of ventilation systems, ductwork, and air handling
• Experience with tendering, estimating, and project delivery
• Confident working from drawings and specifications
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the HVAC / ventilation sector
• HNC (or equivalent) in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• F-Gas certified
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional, reliable, and hands-on with strong leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £47,000 – £52,000
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Bonus structure
• Additional company benefits
• Long-term career progression with a growing business

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply, or for a confidential discussion contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888.

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the built environment across the South West & Wales.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Installation Electrician – PV & EV Charging

Location: Plymouth office with work across the South West
Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE + Company Van & Fuel Card
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a leading renewables contractor to recruit an Installation Electrician with experience in solar PV and EV charging installations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of renewable energy.

The role involves the installation, testing, and commissioning of solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, and EV chargers within commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission solar PV systems, EV chargers, and associated equipment
• Carry out AC & DC electrical wiring (inverters, isolators, distribution boards)
• Install mounting systems, conduit, trunking, and cable containment
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during/after installation
• Complete certification and compliance paperwork (EIC, EICR)
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Part P, OZEV, and MCS standards
• Provide excellent customer service and work collaboratively with project teams

About You

• Fully qualified electrician with 3–5 years of commercial experience (not domestic)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Testing & Inspection)
• CSCS/ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with solar PV and/or EV charging installation & commissioning
• Able to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

On Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Overtime available
• Travel & food allowance when working away (occasionally)
• Extra annual leave over Christmas
• Ongoing training and development

Why Apply?

This role offers strong long-term career prospects, excellent training, and the chance to work within the thriving renewable energy sector across the South West.

If you’re an experienced electrician seeking to specialise in renewables and EV charging, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Abbie Evans on 01752 421888, or apply with your CV today.

Sphere Solutions are a specialist construction and engineering recruitment agency, matching skilled professionals with leading contractors across the region.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We promote inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair, supportive experience.

We proudly represent employers who value respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

MEP Site Manager – Bristol – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced MEP Site Manager looking for a secure, long-term role with a leading main contractor? We’re seeking a proven MEP professional to join a high-performing team on an exciting Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically interesting scheme while supporting both the on-site MEP lead and the Senior MEP Project Manager. You’ll play a key role in co-ordinating MEP subcontractors, driving daily progress, ensuring quality, and helping manage multiple packages across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage MEP subcontractors on site
• Support the Senior MEP PM with planning, delivery and daily coordination
• Assist in managing packages, ensuring programme, quality and cost targets are met
• Maintain strong communication across site teams and stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety standards and compliance are consistently upheld

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced MEP Site Manager with a strong all-round technical background
• Proven track record on long-term roles with well-known regional or national contractors
• Experience in data centres, commercial, industrial or similar complex MEP environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a uniquely challenging and rewarding Data Centre refurbishment
• Long-term pipeline of work with a highly secure, award-winning business
• Supportive team environment with genuine career progression
• Bristol-based role with longevity and stability

If you’re a committed MEP professional looking for your next step in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.