Senior Mechanical Project Manager. LilyLifestyle

Mechanical Project Manager M&E Building Services Southampton £75,000 £ 90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced 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 £4m, alongside larger specialist schemes exceeding £10m.

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.

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.

• 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 high‑quality building services projects
• Comfortable operating within a site‑based project environment
• Good commercial awareness alongside strong organisational and communication skills

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

• £75,000 £ 90,000
• 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

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