Senior Mechanical Project Manager | 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 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. 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.