Senior Mechanical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £72,000£84,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering technically complex mechanical projects across the commercial, healthcare, industrial, and specialist sectors across the South Coast and wider region.
The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality M&E installations on fast-track and technically demanding projects, with the majority of schemes typically ranging from £1m£4m, alongside larger specialist projects exceeding £10m.
The company is known for its supportive and down-to-earth 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.
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. As this is predominantly a site-based role, applicants should ideally be located within a practical daily commuting distance of Southampton.
The successful candidate will take ownership of mechanical project delivery from pre-construction through to completion, coordinating subcontractors, programme delivery, technical standards, and client relationships across fast-paced building services projects.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E / Building Services contractor environment
* Strong mechanical technical knowledge across HVAC, plant, pipework, ventilation, and public health services
* Proven experience delivering commercial, healthcare, industrial, fit-out, or technically complex building services projects
* Comfortable operating within a site-based project environment and managing subcontractors, programme coordination, and stakeholder relationships
* Good commercial awareness alongside strong organisational and communication skills
* Stable career history and professional approach to project delivery
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
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. xsngvjr
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.