Electrical Project Manager | M&E Building Services | South Coast | £65,000£75,000 + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Manager, or a strong Project Engineer ready to step up, to join a growing and well-respected M&E Building Services contractor delivering commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects typically ranging from £100k to £1.5m.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across the South Coast and surrounding areas, this role offers the chance to take real ownership of projects while developing within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

About the Company

A well-established and highly regarded M&E contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical and mechanical installations across commercial projects. The business operates with a close-knit, team-focused culture, where individuals are trusted, supported, and given genuine responsibility, while still maintaining the structure, professionalism, and project delivery standards of a larger contractor.

The Role Electrical Project Manager

This is a key hire within the business, with a clear objective of strengthening project delivery capability and enabling senior leadership to focus on commercial growth and strategic development.

You will take responsibility for managing electrical building services packages within wider M&E projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

This role offers a genuine opportunity for a capable Project Engineer to step into a fully-fledged Project Manager position, with the support and structure in place to make that transition successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing electrical packages from pre-construction through to completion
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams
• Overseeing programme delivery and ensuring key milestones are achieved
• Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings
• Supporting procurement and ensuring effective planning of materials and labour
• Monitoring project costs and supporting commercial performance
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety and quality are maintained throughout

Requirements

• Experience at Project Engineer or Project Manager level within M&E / Building Services
• Strong electrical background (essential)
• Experience delivering commercial building services projects (typically £100k£1.5m)
• Confident managing projects day-to-day across both site and operational elements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Stable career history demonstrating commitment, reliability, and progression

This role would suit candidates currently working as:

Electrical Project Manager, Senior Electrical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager, Project Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Contracts Engineer.

Remuneration Package Electrical Project Manager

• £65,000£75,000
• Car or Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance / health cash plan
• Life assurance (6x salary)
• Early finish on Fridays (1:00pm)
• Ongoing training and development support

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected M&E contractor
• Clear progression from Project Engineer into Project Manager (if applicable)
• Supportive environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Varied and interesting commercial project portfolio
• Strong work-life balance, including an early finish on Fridays

Next Steps

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.