Job Description:

Mechanical Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | Portsmouth Area | £70,000-£90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering exciting and varied 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-£5m, alongside larger specialist projects exceeding £10m.

Initially focused on a major fast-track project, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering a significant mechanical installation whilst joining a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across the South Coast and wider region.

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.

The successful candidate will be joining a collaborative and professional working environment where individuals are trusted, respected, and given genuine responsibility across project delivery.

Employees benefit from a positive working culture, strong leadership, and the opportunity to build long-term careers within a growing and successful business.

The Role – Mechanical Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Initially, this role will be focused on a major fast-track project, working closely alongside a site-based Contracts Manager and wider delivery team on a high-profile mechanical installation.

Following completion of this project, the successful candidate will continue across a variety of mechanical building services projects throughout the South Coast and wider region.

This position would suit a Mechanical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery within a practical, hands-on contractor environment and who takes pride in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, programme delivery, technical compliance, client communication, resource planning, and overall mechanical project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager, or similar role 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 other high-quality building services projects
• Comfortable operating within a site-based project environment
• Good commercial awareness alongside strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence

Remuneration Package – Mechanical Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Project Manager

• £70,000-£90,000
• Electric Vehicle or Car Allowance
• Annual Company Bonus Scheme (Paid Year on Year)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Cover (Death in Service)
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Company-Funded Training and Development
• Genuine Career Progression Opportunities

Next Steps

If you would like to be considered for this Mechanical Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Project Manager position, 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.