Project Manager

About EptaThis role requires Travel across the South of the UK.

Join Epta as a Project Manager and play a key role in delivering high-quality commercial refrigeration projects to client specifications. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. Working in a fast-paced, supportive environment, you’ll contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of cooling technology—while being part of a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

This is a permanent, home-based role offering 37.5 hours of flexible working per week, with travel to our Ringwood office as required and to sites across the South of the UK. As a Project Manager, you’ll benefit from the autonomy to manage your schedule while delivering projects to the highest standard—occasionally including evening or weekend work when needed.

Your Contribution (Job description)

Take ownership of projects from pre-start through to delivery and post-completion, ensuring they are completed to the highest standards and in the most cost-effective way. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager & Installation and Technical Managers, coordinating with internal teams and nominated subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects across the UK from pre-start to client handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Team & Resource Coordination: Manage installation personnel, liaise with subcontractors, and handle procurement of equipment and materials to support efficient project delivery.

• Client & Supplier Communication: Maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, suppliers, and manufacturers, resolving technical issues and ensuring projects are snag-free.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure full compliance with legal, health and safety, technical, and installation standards; collaborate with internal teams to uphold industry best practices.

• Administration & Financial Control: Handle all project administration, approve relevant invoices, and manage contract costs in line with agreed budgets and company procedures.

Your Journey (qualifications & skills)

You bring a strategic mindset, a proactive and adaptable approach, and strong analytical skills, all underpinned by a customer-focused attitude. Your excellent communication and negotiation abilities enable you to lead projects with confidence and clarity.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience managing refrigeration projects, preferably within the supermarket retail sector.

• A self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• A process-driven approach to project delivery, ensuring consistency and quality throughout.

• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and the use of handheld mobile devices.

Don’t let a few unmet requirements chill your enthusiasm! If you’re excited about the role and believe you have the potential to excel, click “Apply” anyway. We love fresh energy and are eager to see what you bring to the table!

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

• Join Epta in this role, where you’ll experience a great blend of technologies and a modern workplace culture.
• Epta offers the opportunity for training development-what will be your next skill?
• Epta offers a range of benefits from discounted shopping, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and more

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Our Story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favourite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations —all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

Step into something fresh—apply to be part of Epta’s dynamic team!