Senior Project Manager

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Senior Project Manager – MEP

Lead complex M&E projects from planning through to handover

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of complex Mechanical & Electrical projects across a multi-site portfolio.

Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll lead project planning, delivery, resource coordination and client relationships — bringing strong technical understanding of M&E building services together with genuine leadership of project teams and commercial performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the preparation, planning, delivery and completion of M&E construction projects, ensuring all contractual obligations are met or exceeded
• Manage and develop supervisory, engineering and site teams, leading project steering groups and cross-discipline meetings
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental performance, including setting KPIs, reviewing incidents and leading safety tours
• Support commercial governance — preparing cost plans, managing cost vs. value, and leading weekly cost reviews
• Manage procurement of subcontractors, advising on commercial, operational and risk considerations
• Set project KPIs, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
• Provide technical input to support work-winning activities

What We're Looking For

• A proven leader, confident managing teams and developing talent
• Strong commercial awareness, with real experience in cost control, forecasting and contract management
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• A natural collaborator, comfortable working closely with clients, supply chain and internal teams
• Someone who takes genuine ownership of safety, quality and delivery — not just box-ticking
• Organised, with the ability to produce and manage project programmes and documentation to a high standard

Qualifications

Essential

• experience in Project Management within M&E or a regulated construction environment
• Strong understanding of M&E building services and multi-discipline project delivery
• Experience managing construction operations, including phasing, commissioning and handover
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and developing talent
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in cost control, forecasting and contract management
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, supply chain and internal teams

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, or similar)
• Experience in healthcare, data centres or other complex M&E environments
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contract suites
• Experience supporting work-winning or tendering activities
• Experience mentoring, coaching or developing project teams

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.

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