Senior MEP Design Leader - Pre-Construction & Strategy

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior role with influence

Diverse project exposure

Career development

EDF backing

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager/Senior Technical Manager to lead MEP design across major construction projects, shaping technical strategy from pre-construction to delivery.

You will review designs, manage risks, coordinate consultants and supply chain, and ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and industry standards. A degree in Building Services or related field and professional status are expected.

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 or Incorporated status, or working towards it, with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to delivery
• Review and challenge designs to ensure practicality, 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 leadership

Pre-construction risk

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Building Services degree

Chartered status or progressing (CIBSE/IET/IMechE)

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior MEP Design Manager/Senior Technical Manager to lead MEP design across major construction projects, shaping technical strategy from pre-construction to delivery.

You will review designs, manage risks, coordinate consultants and supply chain, and ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and industry standards. A degree in Building Services or related field and professional status are expected.