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
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