Project Manager

-; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Leiston is seeking a Project Manager to oversee construction projects and lead teams. Candidates should have proven project management experience in regulated industries, possess relevant civil engineering qualifications, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to critical energy infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Medical health cover

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Interest free tech loans

Career progression opportunities

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within a regulated industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical understanding of civil and building services disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and complete construction projects successfully.
• Monitor project delivery and identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead and motivate project teams and manage cross-discipline groups.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/NVQ in Civil Engineering

APM/Prince2/API Project Management

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Overview

Dalkia Engineering has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our talented team at Sizewell B and be part of a high-performing team supporting a critical part of the UK's energy infrastructure.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven project management experience within a regulated industry, delivering complex civil and construction projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative and results-driven approach
• Practical understanding of civil and building services disciplines, supported by relevant technical expertise
• Holds valid CSCS Card and SMSTS qualification, with desirable qualifications such as HNC/NVQ in Civil Engineering, APM/Prince2/API Project Management, or City & Guilds NVQ
• Highly commercially aware and technically competent, committed to quality, safety, and continuous team development

What\'s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We\'re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Car Allowance
• Medical health cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

What you\'ll be doing

• Take full responsibility for the successful planning, implementation, and completion of construction projects, meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations
• Monitor project delivery, identify risks and opportunities, and collaborate with key stakeholders to optimise outcomes
• Assess the buildability of designs, ensuring feasible solutions are developed within agreed timescales
• Lead and motivate project teams, managing supervisors, engineers, and cross-discipline groups to achieve performance goals
• Oversee construction budgets, ensuring financial targets and project KPIs are achieved
• Champion a Zero Harm culture, driving health, safety, and environmental excellence across all activities
• Ensure compliance with company processes, HS&E standards, and quality systems, promoting continuous improvement
• Drive a Right First-Time approach, ensuring high standards of delivery and ownership of all handover documentation
• Set, monitor, and report KPIs, analysing performance and implementing lean initiatives to improve efficiency

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we\'re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain\'s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We\'re a people-first culture.

Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.

Dalkia Engineering: Partnering with our customers, we co-create, design and deliver energy-efficient mechanical, electrical and public health solutions faster, safer and better than ever before.