Junior Mechanical Project Manager

Junior Mechanical Project Manager / Mechanical Site Manager Progression | M&E Contractor | Mechanical Building Services | £48,000 – £53,000 + Benefits This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Junior Mechanical Project Manager to join a long-established and highly respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering commercial mechanical projects across education, healthcare, fit-out, and specialist sectors. Projects typically range from £500k to £5m across commercial mechanical installations including HVAC, plant rooms, pipework, and associated M&E services. This role is ideally suited to a Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Site Supervisor, or experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong site experience in Mechanical Building Services who is looking to progress into a Project Management position within an established M&E contractor. The Role – Junior Mechanical Project Manager As Junior Mechanical Project Manager, you will support the delivery of Mechanical Building Services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Working alongside experienced Senior Mechanical Project Managers and Directors, you will gain exposure to full project lifecycle responsibility across commercial M&E projects. Responsibilities will include: * Assisting with management of mechanical building services projects * Coordinating HVAC systems, pipework, plant rooms and associated services * Supporting programme management and reporting * Procurement of plant and materials * Subcontractor coordination and supervision * Attending client and site meetings * Ensuring Health & Safety compliance * Supporting commercial control and cost awareness This is a genuine career progression opportunity into a fully-fledged Mechanical Project Manager role within a stable and growing Mechanical Building Services contractor. Requirements To be considered for this Junior Mechanical Project Manager position, you should have: * Strong Mechanical Building Services site experience * Background as a Mechanical Site Manager or Mechanical Supervisor * Experience delivering commercial M&E projects * Good understanding of HVAC and mechanical installations * Strong organisational and communication skills * Desire to progress into Mechanical Project Management This position would also suit someone currently operating as a Mechanical Site Manager or Mechanical Supervisor looking to take the next step into their first Mechanical Project Manager role. Remuneration Package – Junior Mechanical Project Manager * £48,000 – £53,000 * Pension * Company bonus scheme * 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service) * Genuine career progression opportunities Next Steps If you are a Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Supervisor, or aspiring Mechanical Project Manager looking to join a highly respected M&E Building Services contractor with a strong pipeline of commercial projects, 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