Mechanical Project Manager

Senior Mechanical Project Manager (Site-Focused) | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £72,000–£84,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor based in Hampshire, delivering technically complex mechanical projects across the commercial, healthcare, industrial, and specialist sectors.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality M&E installations on fast-track and technically demanding projects, with project values ranging from £500k through to major schemes exceeding £10m.

The company is known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships, with a secure pipeline of repeat business and continued growth across the South Coast and wider region. Due to ongoing project wins, they are now looking to strengthen their senior project delivery team.

Initially you will be assigned to a major site-based project in the Southampton area, working closely with a site-based Contracts Manager and wider delivery team to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical building services projects from handover through to completion
• Working closely with a site-based Contracts Manager and wider project team
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Managing programme, progress, and daily site activity
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with technical specifications and quality standards
• Supporting collaboration between site, design, and pre-construction teams
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and productive site environment

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Mechanical Building Services project delivery and will be comfortable operating in a site-based environment.

• Experience as a Mechanical Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E / Building Services contractor
• Proven experience delivering larger-scale mechanical building services projects within a main contractor or M&E contractor environment
• Experience operating within fast-track commercial, healthcare, laboratory, industrial, or technically complex project environments
• Comfortable managing major subcontract packages, programme coordination, stakeholder management, and site delivery on high-value projects
• Strong mechanical technical knowledge (HVAC, plant, pipework, ventilation, public health services)
• Proven experience delivering mechanical projects within commercial or office fit-out environments
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and project stakeholders
• Good commercial awareness, including cost control and variations
• Strong organisational, communication, and coordination skills

This role requires experience within mechanical installation contracting. Candidates from FM, maintenance, or service-only backgrounds will not be suitable.

We are looking for individuals with a stable employment background who can demonstrate consistent delivery across previous roles.

Remuneration Package – Senior Mechanical Project Manager

• £72,000 – £84,000
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company-wide Bonus Scheme
• Life Cover (Death in Service)
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Company-Funded Training and Development
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

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.

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.