Junior Project Manager - M&E Building Services Contractor

David Leslie Ltd; Ashurst; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction consultancy in the UK is looking for a Junior Project Manager specializing in Mechanical and Electrical Building Services. The successful candidate will assist Senior Project Managers by supporting project planning and materials procurement while gaining hands-on experience. Ideal for those with a background in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC sectors, this role offers a structured training program and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Structured training and professional development

Company pension and benefits

Ongoing mentoring from senior management

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical or electrical building services, either hands-on or supporting projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, or public sectors is beneficial but not essential.
• Proactive and professional interaction with clients, engineers, and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Project Managers across various projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and documentation control.
• Monitor project progress and compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Relevant qualification (Apprenticeship, BTEC, NVQ, or HNC)

Job description

Junior Project Manager (Mechanical and Electrical Building Services)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 plus training, development, and company benefits

About the Company

A respected and well‑established Mechanical and Electrical Building Services contractor based in the Southampton area, delivering a range of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, and public sectors. The business has built an excellent reputation for quality, technical expertise, and long‑term client relationships, and offers strong career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with mechanical and/or electrical building services experience to progress into a Junior Project Manager role within the M&E sector. You will work closely with senior Mechanical and Electrical Project Managers and Directors, gaining hands‑on experience across design coordination, procurement, site management, planning, and health and safety.

This position is ideal for someone with a background as an Electrician, Plumber, Heating and Plumbing Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Electrical Improver, Mechanical Mate, or someone who has overseen small teams on site. It is also well suited to Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, or individuals looking to build a long‑term career in M&E project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior Project Managers across multiple mechanical and electrical projects
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, design coordination, and document control
• Support procurement, material ordering, and engagement with suppliers
• Visit sites across the Southampton and Hampshire region
• Monitor progress, quality, and health and safety compliance
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Assist with cost tracking, reporting, and project handover documentation
• Develop technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and wider building services systems

Key Requirements

• Experience within mechanical and/or electrical building services, either on the tools or supporting project delivery
• Experience working on mechanical or electrical projects within commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, or public sector environments is beneficial, but not essential
• Suitable for candidates from electrical, plumbing, heating, or HVAC backgrounds
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills
• Proactive, professional, and confident working with clients, engineers, and site teams
• Relevant qualification such as Apprenticeship, BTEC, NVQ, or HNC (or working towards)
• Full UK driving licence

Remuneration Package Junior Project Manager

• £35,000 to £40,000 basic salary
• Structured training and professional development
• Supportive 3‑year development plan into a full Project Manager role
• Company pension and benefits
• Ongoing mentoring from senior management
• Excellent long‑term progression within the M&E building services sector

If you have experience within mechanical or electrical building services and are looking for a long‑term opportunity with genuine career progression, we would be delighted to hear from you. 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.