Senior Project Manager

Description:

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