Senior MEP Project Lead: Complex Builds & Safe Delivery

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

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for MEP to lead complex mechanical and electrical projects across a multi-site portfolio. You will own planning, delivery, resource coordination and client relationships, bringing strong technical understanding of building services together with proven leadership.

The role focuses on safety, cost control and commercial governance, with responsibilities for budgets, procurement and programme management, while collaborating closely with

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within M&E or a regulated construction environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, planning, delivery and completion of M&E construction projects, ensuring 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

APM/Prince2

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for MEP to lead complex mechanical and electrical projects across a multi-site portfolio. You will own planning, delivery, resource coordination and client relationships, bringing strong technical understanding of building services together with proven leadership.

The role focuses on safety, cost control and commercial governance, with responsibilities for budgets, procurement and programme management, while collaborating closely with