Junior Mechanical Project Manager

Junior Mechanical Project Manager / Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 plus training, development, and company benefits About the Company and Opportunity A long-established Mechanical and Electrical Building Services contractor delivering mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and residential environments. Typical project values range from £25k to £1m. Due to ongoing growth across their mechanical division, the business is looking to appoint a Junior Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of multiple mechanical building services projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop into a full Mechanical Project Manager role, with structured training, mentoring, and long-term career progression. This role would suit a mechanically biased individual with hands-on experience in commercial or domestic plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC installation, or mechanical building services. It is also well suited to Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Mechanical Improvers, or individuals who have supervised small mechanical teams on site and are keen to build a long-term career in project management. Key Responsibilities Assist with the management of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to completion. Support senior Mechanical Project Managers with procurement, material ordering, scheduling, and overall coordination. Help coordinate mechanical installation works including heating, ventilation, cooling, HVAC systems, pipework, plant rooms, and domestic services. Assist in reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, RAMS, and technical documentation. Support cost tracking, variations, valuations, and general project reporting. Attend mechanical site meetings and contribute to planning, progress reviews, and quality checks. Maintain communication with clients, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and internal M&E teams. Provide administrative support including project documentation, progress updates, and site records. Requirements Background within mechanical building services, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical engineering. Experience in a junior project management, coordination, or supervisory role within a mechanical or M&E environment is desirable. Understanding of mechanical systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, pipework, and plant room installations. Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills. A proactive approach and a genuine desire to develop into a Mechanical Project Manager. Remuneration Package – Junior Mechanical Project Manager £35,000 to £40,000 basic salary Company pension and benefits Ongoing training and professional development Excellent long-term progression opportunities into a full Mechanical Project Manager role If you are looking to develop your career into a full Mechanical Project Manager role within a respected M&E Building Services contractor, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr