Title: Senior Mechanical Project Manager (Basingstoke)

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East, RG21 7NE, UK

Company: David Leslie Ltd

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.

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