Senior M&E Project Leader - Safe, Cost-Optimised Delivery

Dalkia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex M&E projects across a multi-site portfolio in Birmingham. You will own planning, delivery and handover, coordinating ops teams and client relationships while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll bring strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, proven leadership of project teams, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering M&E projects in regulated construction environments.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Safety ownership

Education

Engineering degree

PM qualification (APM / Prince2)

CSCS card

SMSTS qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex M&E projects across a multi-site portfolio in Birmingham. You will own planning, delivery and handover, coordinating ops teams and client relationships while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You’ll bring strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services, proven leadership of project teams, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.