Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | Southampton | £72,000–£84,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering technically challenging 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 – 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 technically demanding building services projects
• Comfortable operating within a site-based project environment
• Good commercial awareness alongside strong organisational and communication skills
• Stable career history demonstrating professionalism and commitment to successful project delivery

As this is predominantly a site-based role, applicants should ideally be located within a practical daily commuting distance of Southampton.

Remuneration Package – 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