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. xbpsjku

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.