Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | Hampshire | £75,000–£90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Package
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering exciting and varied projects across the commercial, healthcare, industrial, and specialist sectors.
The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical building services installations, with the majority of projects typically ranging from £1m–£4m, alongside larger specialist schemes exceeding £10m.
The Company
This long-established M&E contractor is known for its supportive and down-to-earth culture, technical expertise, and strong client relationships, with a secure pipeline of repeat business and continued growth across the South Coast and wider region.
The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative and professional working environment where individuals are trusted, respected, and given genuine responsibility across project delivery.
The Role – Senior Mechanical Project Manager
Initially, this role will be focused on a major site-based project in the Southampton area, working closely alongside a site-based Contracts Manager and wider delivery team on a fast-paced, technically demanding scheme.
Following this project, the role will continue across a variety of mechanical building services projects within the region.
This position would suit a Mechanical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery within a practical, hands-on contractor environment.
You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, programme delivery, technical compliance, client communication, and overall mechanical project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
Requirements
* Experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager or similar role, i.e. Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager within M&E Building Services
* Strong mechanical technical knowledge across HVAC, plant, pipework, ventilation, and public health services
* Experience delivering commercial, healthcare, industrial, fit-out, or high quality building services projects
* Comfortable operating within a site-based project environment
* Good commercial awareness alongside strong organisational and communication skills
As this is predominantly a site-based role, applicants should ideally be located within a practical daily commuting distance of Southampton.
Remuneration Package – Senior Mechanical Project Manager
* £75,000–£90,000
* Car Allowance
* Annual Company Bonus Scheme (Paid Year on Year)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Cover (Death in Service)
* Employee Wellbeing Support
* Company-Funded Training and Development
* Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
Next Steps
Please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.
About David Leslie Ltd
David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered.
This role would suit candidates currently working as:
Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, M&E Project Manager, Mechanical Building Services Manager, MEP Project Manager