Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Dalkia UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK, part of the EDF group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the mechanical building services at the Great Ormond Street hospital site. You will coordinate delivery across design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project briefs and Building Safety Act.

You will collaborate with project managers, design consultants and subcontractors, applying strong technical expertise, leadership, and a proactive attitude to drive safe,

Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of mechanical building services within an M&E environment (HVAC, pipework, and related systems).
• Ability to produce well-structured RFIs, reports and written correspondence.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and site issues.
• Analytical mindset with practical problem-solving approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical engineering delivery at the GOSH site, ensuring design development, procurement, modelling, installation, testing and commissioning meet the project brief and Building Safety Act.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, construction teams, design consultants, subcontractors and internal management to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical building services

HVAC

Project delivery

Technical communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Job 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.

Dalkia Engineering's South Region is delivering a growing portfolio of high-profile construction projects across central London. At Dalkia Engineering, we pride ourselves on designing, delivering, and commissioning electrical and mechanical installation systems in a variety of industry-leading buildings. Your role as Senior Mechanical Project Engineer will be working on our Great Ormond Street hospital site and will provide technical leadership and assurance across the mechanical scope of works, ensuring compliance during design development, procurement, modelling, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

You will lead the mechanical engineering delivery at GOSH, working closely with Project Managers, construction teams, design consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal technical management. Harnessing your technical expertise, leadership capability, and experience of complex building projects, you will ensure delivery in line with the project brief, specification, statutory requirements, and the Building Safety Act.

What You'll Bring To The Role

Are you a motivated and detail‑focused engineer with a strong experience in M&E building services, particularly mechanical systems within complex buildings? If so, you will enjoy working as part of a collaborative project team and be keen to develop your technical and project delivery experience.

You will also bring:

• A solid technical understanding of mechanical building services within an M&E environment, including HVAC, pipework and associated systems.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly, producing well‑structured RFIs, reports and written correspondence.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, drawings, procurement activities and site issues.
• A practical problem‑solving mindset, able to analyse issues quickly and propose workable solutions. High attention to detail when reviewing drawings, specifications, installation quality, commissioning procedures and health & safety requirements
• A collaborative approach, working effectively with electrical teams, subcontractors, suppliers and wider project stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude to learning, showing curiosity around new technologies, standards and regulations within mechanical and building services engineering

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.