Senior MEP Design Lead — Complex Projects & Strategy

Dalkia UK; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to lead the MEP design process across major construction projects. You will shape technical strategy, review designs for practicality and compliance, and drive risk management from pre-construction through delivery.

The role requires proven leadership on complex projects, strong pre-construction experience, excellent stakeholder management, and a relevant degree with chartered status.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading MEP design on complex construction projects.
• Strong pre-construction and technical risk experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness including consultant fee management.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services; chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, coordinated and compliant.
• Identify technical risks early and develop clear solutions.
• Create technical strategies and project deliverables plans.
• Coordinate consultants, designers, specialists and supply chain partners.
• Lead design reviews and ensure actions are followed through.
• Drive value engineering without compromising quality.
• Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and industry standards.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

MEP design

Pre-construction

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Building services

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered or Incorporated status (CIBSE, IET or IMechE)

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to lead the MEP design process across major construction projects. You will shape technical strategy, review designs for practicality and compliance, and drive risk management from pre-construction through delivery.

The role requires proven leadership on complex projects, strong pre-construction experience, excellent stakeholder management, and a relevant degree with chartered status.