Senior Design Manager - Electrical

Dalkia UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager, Electrical to lead technical design across high-profile projects in the Milton Keynes area, with a hybrid work setup including site visits, home and the London office near Moorgate.

You will drive design management, governance and collaboration with clients, consultants and suppliers to deliver robust, compliant and commercially aligned solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Building Services discipline.
• Incorporated or Chartered status with CIBSE, IET or IMechE preferred.
• Extensive Building Services Engineering and design management experience.
• Strong governance, design risk management and construction method knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management and technical delivery during tender and pre-construction phases.
• Develop and manage project technical strategies, design programmes and deliverables.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical and design risks to support delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and standards.
• Coordinate consultants, designers and internal stakeholders to objectives.
• Drive design quality, value engineering and technical innovation.
• Support digital engineering and Net Zero objectives.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to project and design teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical engineering

Stakeholder management

Design management

Building Services

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered status (CIBSE/IET/IMechE)

Job description

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.

At Dalkia, we're delivering innovative engineering solutions that help our customers, communities and people thrive. We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager, Electrical to join our growing Design Management team and play a key role in shaping and delivering complex engineering projects across a range of sectors.

As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for driving technical excellence throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring designs are robust, coordinated, compliant and commercially aligned. Working closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and internal teams, you'll help create innovative solutions that set projects up for success from the outset.

The role is based on projects in the Milton Keynes area. It is a hybrid role between site, home the office in London near Moorgate.

What You'll Do

You’ll provide technical leadership across multiple projects, overseeing the development and delivery of design strategies that reduce risk, improve certainty and support successful project outcomes. You’ll lead collaborative engagement with clients, designers, bid teams and operational teams, ensuring engineering solutions are challenged, refined and optimised throughout the project lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects from the earliest stages, champion innovation and sustainability, and contribute to Dalkia's ambition of becoming the UK's leading technical solutions provider.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design management and technical delivery of projects during tender and pre-construction phases.
• Develop and manage project technical strategies, design programmes and deliverables plans.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical and design risks to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate consultants, specialist designers and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Drive design quality, value engineering and technical innovation across projects.
• Support digital engineering and sustainability initiatives, including Net Zero project objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical expertise to project and design management teams.

What You'll Need

You’ll be degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related Building Services discipline and ideally hold, or be working towards, Incorporated or Chartered status with a recognised professional institution such as CIBSE, IET or IMechE.

You’ll bring significant experience within Building Services Engineering and design management, with a proven ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders. A strong understanding of technical governance, design risk management, building regulations and modern construction methods is essential.

You’ll also have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with clients, consultants, operational teams and supply chain partners. Most importantly, you’ll have a passion for technical excellence, collaboration and delivering innovative engineering solutions

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.