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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.

Junior Project Manager (Mechanical and Electrical Building Services) - Southampton Area Salary: £38,000 £42,000 + 3-Year Development Plan & Benefits Package About the Company A respected and well-established Mechanical and Electrical Building Services contractor based in the Southampton area, delivering a wide range of M&E projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, and public sectors. The business has built an excellent reputation for high-quality project delivery, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. As a growing M&E contractor, they offer strong progression, ongoing training, and a supportive environment for career development. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with experience within mechanical and/or electrical building services to develop into a Junior Project Manager role within the M&E sector. The position is also well suited to an experienced Electrician, Heating and Plumbing Engineer, or HVAC Engineer who is looking to progress off the tools into an M&E project management position. You will work closely with the Directors and senior Mechanical and Electrical Project Managers, gaining hands-on experience across design coordination, procurement, site management, cost control, health and safety, and client communication. This structured development route provides a clear path into a full Project Manager position within the building services industry. Key Responsibilities Supporting senior Project Managers across multiple mechanical and electrical projects Assisting with project planning, design coordination, and document control Supporting procurement processes and liaising with suppliers Visiting sites across the Southampton and Hampshire area Monitoring progress, quality, and health and safety compliance Coordinating with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams Helping with project handover and final documentation Developing technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services systems Key Requirements Experience within mechanical and/or electrical building services, either on the tools or in a project delivery role Suitable for candidates from an electrical, plumbing, heating, or HVAC background Strong organisational and IT skills with a proactive and professional approach Confident communicator who can work well with clients, engineers, and site teams Industry qualification such as Apprenticeship, BTEC, or HNC (or working towards) GCSE passes in English, Maths, and Science Full driving licence Remuneration Package Junior Project Manager £38,000 £42,000 basic salary (reflective of experience) 3-year structured development plan Annual earnings progression as development milestones are achieved Company benefits package Ongoing mentoring and training 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, apply online today or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal 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.

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors. Our client is a leading, award-winning MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health) engineering practice with an employee-owned structure. The team is dedicated to tackling the challenges posed by the climate and biodiversity crises, setting the standard for sustainable building design. This organisation fosters a shared responsibility to look after one another, care for communities, and create a more sustainable world. They pride themselves on providing an open, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees and partners. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Sustainability here is not merely a guiding principle but is woven into the fabric of every project and professional interaction. Your expertise will play a vital role in delivering technical solutions that elevate both environmental responsibility and engineering excellence, ensuring every project makes a meaningful contribution to the legacy of the built environment. Location: London City Centre Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on the experience) The purpose of the Role: Based in a lively London office, this role involves working as an intermediate-level electrical engineer within a multidisciplinary MEP engineering group, designing and delivering electrical services for projects across various sectors. Responsibilities span all project stages from RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) to Stage 7 (In Use). The team s aim is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that work for clients and are beautifully integrated with architecture and structure. You will be expected to build upon your initial professional development, augmenting your knowledge with new learning to deliver electrical designs on projects. As part of your ongoing development, you ll also participate in site monitoring, client and design team meetings, and the initial training and support of graduate engineers. Intermediate Engineers will work under the guidance of Senior or Principal Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions for sustainable buildings. Prepare detailed designs, calculations, specifications, and reports for electrical building services, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Participate in all project stages, with particular responsibility for the soundness and integration of electrical services. Conduct site visits, contributing to quality assurance and resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning. Engage in design team and client meetings, presenting technical solutions and progress effectively. Assist with the initial training and support of graduate engineers, contributing to a collaborative and learning-focused environment. Continue developing technical and professional knowledge, both independently and through structured learning opportunities. Essential Skills and Experience: Experience in electrical building services design, developed through a graduate programme at a UK-based MEP consultancy. Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application in the built environment. Confident communicator, able to articulate complex ideas and technical details clearly to clients and colleagues. Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team, delivering high-quality results even under pressure. Creative thinker with rigorous problem-solving skills, eager to tackle new and unfamiliar challenges. Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise a varied workload and contribute positively to team dynamics. Keen interest in sustainable practices and a collaborative approach with colleagues, clients, and external partners. Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Working towards or ready to apply for Chartered Engineer status (CEng). Proficient in digital design tools such as BlueBeam, Revit, and ProDesign. Experience with all project stages (RIBA 0-7) is highly desirable. This is more than a job it s a chance to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a positive difference. The organisation invests in its people, offering robust opportunities for growth, recognition, and meaningful contribution. Benefits include: Excellent personal and career development opportunities within a knowledge-driven, innovative environment Mentored support towards professional accreditation and chartered status Annual professional institution subscription Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-impact projects Inclusive culture and cooperative work environment Involvement in business operations and direction Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary and employee bonus scheme Prospects for future partnership and ownership Six weeks annual holiday (including Bank Holidays) Pension scheme Generous paid parental leave, sick pay, and treatment pay If you want to be part of an award-winning practice, committed to advancing sustainability and ready to take your career to the next level, and you believe to have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

Electrical Services Surveyor Location : St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE -Flexible working options including Hybrid working Salary: £42,500 up to £46,871 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution plus essential car user allowance Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract : Permanent About the role In this role, you will oversee the implementation, management, and delivery of all electrical, fire detection, door entry, lift, CCTV, and digital TV installations with the Council's supply partners. Responsibilities include repair, maintenance, and major projects for both existing and new Council housing installations. About you You will oversee projects from start to completion with minimal supervision, including budget management, preparing specifications and drawings, contract procurement, and supervising electrical works for the Council's housing stock. A degree in Building Surveying or equivalent work experience in a similar role is preferred with i.e. HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction or relevant Electrical qualification. Strong working knowledge of building defects and solutions is also required. Knowledge of housing legislation, best practices for repairs and maintenance, CDM, and Building Regulations is essential. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: • 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers • Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions • Flexible working options • Staff Parking Permit • Reimbursement of professional fees • Comprehensive development and training • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres • Access to discounts and benefits via online platform Additional Information A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 08 December 2025 Interviews scheduled for week commencing: As soon as possible NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Electrical Project Manager, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Contracts Manager, Housing Electrical Engineer, M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Project Manager, Building Surveyor (Electrical / M&E), Electrical Maintenance Manager, Electrical Compliance Officer, Property Services Manager, Electrical Engineer (Local Authority / Council Housing), Asset Manager (Building Services), Electrical Installation Manager, Building Services Surveyor, Repairs and Maintenance Manager, Fire and Security Systems Manager REF-

Company Details: This company provides mechanical and electrical consultancy services to the residential, commercial, retail, data centre, sports, leisure, micro-electronics, healthcare, educational, municipal, high tech and pharmaceutical sectors. The company is a young, motivated and driven company, composed of highly qualified, commercially aware engineers with good industry experience. Job Role Duties and Responsibilities: * Minimum Qualifications: Honours Degree – Chartered an advantage but not essential * Sector: Data Centres, Industrial, High Tech, Commercial and Healthcare * Essential experience: 8 years as Senior Engineer * Lead projects from concept stage to completion * Liaise with clients, architects and project managers * Specification and design of Electrical Building Services systems for a range of projects * Excellent Microsoft Office Skills * Position requires thorough knowledge of electrical design and engineering techniques * Deep knowledge of ETCI, CIBSE, IEC, BS, IS and EN Standards * Experience in working as part of a team * Very good proactive communicator Key Activities: * Lead the electrical services design for a range of projects * Design and specification of electrical services for various types of buildings and sectors * Production of detailed Schematics * Develop the electrical design standards within the organisation * Mentoring of junior engineering staff * Provide fully detailed tender packages and monitor installation/quality on site until project completion * Tender report / analysis / recommendations * Develop project scope with design team / client * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, REVIT an advantage * Produce budgets and reports for clients * The role will be primarily office based but will involve some site attendances * Be capable of taking the lead on projects with minimal input from management team * Must legible to work in Ireland (Must have European passport) If you’re interested in this role, kindly forward an up-to-date copy of your CV in a word format to Rob. For suitable candidates, you will receive an email containing the Initial Questions

Project: Facilities Management Integrator Job Title: Facilities / Minor Works – Lead Project Manager – Reports to: Lifecycle Manager Location: Leatherhead based with regular travel to client sites throughout Greater London 2. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Qualifications: Essential: • An industry recognised, building, electrical or mechanical engineering qualification within the built environment ( C&G, HNC, HND) and or a recognised project management qualification • Health and Safety training i.e. IOSH Managing Safely, CSCS or equivalent • Hold, have held or eligible to apply for security clearance • CDM Experience • RIBA plan of work 2013 process • JCT – Form of contract experience (Minor Works projects) Desirable: • Professional qualification within FM or related discipline i.e. BIFM, CIBSE, RICs etc. • Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) and UNICLASS • Soft landings (BSRIA / Government services) • IOT Knowledge Experience and Skills: Essential: • Lead manager of general building / MEP minor works projects within commercial or government asset portfolios to a value of £150k • Manage – client works specifications and drawing up project plans • Ability to work with procurement / commercial personnel in order to obtain quotes for works. • Experience of analysing tenders, and reporting findings back to the client • Experience of planning projects to include capture of lifecycle and asset data • Managing estate - forward works register and programmes of work • Experience of surveying and pricing • Managing safe systems of work and permits – relevant to MWP • Good understanding in the management of asset data bases and CAFM systems • Managing Health, Safety and Environmental management systems – relevant to MWP • Commercially aware with good negotiating skills • Excellent client facing skills, dealing with people at all levels • Ability to lead, inspire and motivate both client and staff • Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team • Excellent communication, numeracy and presentation skills • Proven ability to deal with change • Excellent written communication skills including, project planning, report writing • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint • Proven financial and commercial awareness • Be able to successfully manage time, plans and other related tasks • Be able to continuously meet targets and surpass expectations • An eye for detail and technically minded • Ability to work under pressure Desirable: • Experience of working in Facilities / Project Management • Government services – Minor Works Project Management experience • Experience of working in a secure environment • Knowledge of Maximo, Share point and concept systems • Soft Landings 3. Core Responsibilities and Duties The Facilities / Minor Works – Lead Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the effective management of Minor Works projects from inception through to practical completion, to include but not limited to the management of - project planning, supplier management, Health & Safety, practical completion handover processes, defects liability, O&M Manuals, warranties, statutory requirements and client reporting. Managing the handover of new assets to the Asset Register and planned work programmes – relevant to MWP The Lead Project Manager will own the project’s from inception to completion and final handover to client This role will report directly into the Lifecycle Manager