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Posted 14 August, 2026

Mechanical Contracts Manager

David Leslie Ltd
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Mechanical Contracts Manager | Building Services | South West | £60,000£70,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Benefits Package An established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor operating across the South West is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager to join its regional delivery team.The company delivers a varied portfolio of mechanical and M&E projects across healthcare, education, commercial and specialist environments, with typical project values ranging from approximately £500,000 to £3 million.The business has built a strong reputation across the region and offers the stability of an established contractor, a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager looking to build a long-term career within the South West, working on substantial and technically interesting projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.The successful candidate will be joining a business that values experience, trust and responsibility, with genuine scope to develop within the company as the business continues to grow.The RoleThe Mechanical Contracts Manager will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building-services projects across the South West.You will manage projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover, working closely with clients, consultants, main contractors, commercial teams and site-based delivery staff.The role will suit someone who is comfortable taking full ownership of project delivery, commercial performance, programme, client relationships and the coordination of internal and external teams.The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will have strong Mechanical Building Services project delivery experience, ideally gained with a Mechanical or M&E Building Services contractor.You should have:Previous experience within a senior mechanical project or contracts management positionA strong understanding of mechanical building-services installationsExperience managing projects from pre-construction through to completionGood commercial awarenessStrong client and main-contractor relationship skillsGood organisational and communication abilitiesThe ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlinesA proactive and commercially focused approach to project deliveryThis position would suit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to step into a broader Contracts Management role, or an established Mechanical Contracts Manager seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected South West contractor.RemunerationThe successful candidate will receive:£60,000£70,000 basic salary plus Car or car allowance, and benefits packageThe final package will reflect the successful candidates experience and background.Next StepsIf you are an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager with relevant Mechanical Building Services experience and would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal discussion.This role would suit candidates currently working as a:Mechanical Contracts ManagerMechanical Project ManagerSenior Mechanical Project ManagerM&E Contracts ManagerM&E Project ManagerMEP Project ManagerTPBN1_UKTJ