Mechanical Project Manager Mechanical Building Services | £65,000 £80,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering mechanical installations across a wide range of commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and fit-out projects.
The company has built a strong reputation for delivering technically complex mechanical building services installations including plantrooms, heating and chilled water systems, ventilation, pipework, public health systems, and HVAC services.
With a strong pipeline of projects and continued business growth, they are now seeking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of both small works and larger multi-million pound mechanical installations.
The Role
Salary is negotiable depending on experience within the advertised range.
As Mechanical Project Manager you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Projects range from small works through to larger multi-million pound mechanical building services installations across the South Coast and surrounding areas.
You will manage projects from contract award through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
The successful candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of project programmes, coordinating technical submissions, and managing the contractual and commercial aspects of mechanical project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Managing mechanical building services projects for an M&E contractor from pre-construction through to completion
Producing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress against programme milestones and ensuring works are delivered in line with agreed timelines
Taking ownership of technical submissions and coordinating mechanical design information to ensure compliance with consultant specifications and project requirements
Procurement of mechanical plant, materials, and subcontract packages
Managing mechanical building services installations including plantrooms, heating systems, chilled water systems, ventilation, pipework, public health systems, and HVAC services
Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Supporting the commercial team and directors with variations, valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts
Ensuring projects are delivered in line with all health and safety regulations
About You
Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, or Mechanical Contracts Manager within Mechanical Building Services or an M&E contractor environment
Strong experience delivering mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
Experience producing and managing project programmes and coordinating technical submissions
Commercially astute and confident managing contractual and commercial aspects of project delivery
Strong leadership, organisational, and client-facing communication skills
This role would suit candidates currently working as: Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, M&E Project Manager, Building Services Project Manager, HVAC Project Manager.
Remuneration Package Mechanical Project Manager
£65,000 £80,000
Company Car or Car Allowance
Company Bonus
Company Laptop and Mobile
Pension
Career Progression
This role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to deliver technically strong mechanical building services projects within a well-established and respected contractor environment.
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.
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