Projects Director

Adi Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham is looking for a Projects Director to oversee project delivery in HVAC and mechanical systems. This role involves managing a team of Project Managers and ensuring projects meet quality and client satisfaction standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial environments and a strong mechanical engineering background. The company offers various benefits including discounts, an employee assistance program, and bonuses.

Benefits

Savings and discounts portal

Enhanced employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Company-wide Christmas party

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HVAC, steam, heating, and cooling systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of industrial manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers to deliver mechanical projects.
• Oversee project delivery from design to installation.
• Collaborate with clients for tailored solutions.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Client relationship management

Job description

As a Projects Director, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring every installation meets our standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

You’ll manage a team of Project Managers and Engineers while also helping shape the strategic direction and commercial growth of the business. With a strong mechanical engineering background, you’ll bring proven experience delivering Steam, Ventilation, Heating, and Cooling systems for industrial and manufacturing clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers delivering complex mechanical and climate system projects across industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from design through to installation, commissioning, and handover ensuring quality, safety, and profitability targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet technical, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and build long-term client relationships.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource planning for the project delivery function.

About you

• Extensive experience delivering and leading projects within HVAC, steam, heating, and cooling systems, from concept through to commissioning.
• Deep understanding of industrial manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to meet the technical and operational demands of complex client sites.
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale, multidisciplinary projects concurrently to time, budget, and quality targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and guide high-performing project managers.
• Committed to delivering engineering excellence and driving sustainable growth through innovation, quality, and client satisfaction.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners

Other organisations may call this role Engineering Projects Director, HVAC Projects Director, Mechanical Projects Director or Operations Director.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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