Senior Project Manager

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

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.

Senior Project Manager – MEP

Lead complex M&E projects from planning through to handover

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of complex Mechanical & Electrical projects across a multi-site portfolio.

Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll lead project planning, delivery, resource coordination and client relationships — bringing strong technical understanding of M&E building services together with genuine leadership of project teams and commercial performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• A proven leader, confident managing teams and developing talent
• Strong commercial awareness, with real experience in cost control, forecasting and contract management
• Excellent communication, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• A natural collaborator, comfortable working closely with clients, supply chain and internal teams
• Someone who takes genuine ownership of safety, quality and delivery — not just box-ticking
• Organised, with the ability to produce and manage project programmes and documentation to a high standard

Qualifications

Essential

• 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
• CSCS card and SMSTS qualification
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, supply chain and internal teams

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, or similar)
• Experience in healthcare, data centres or other complex M&E environments
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contract suites
• Experience supporting work-winning or tendering activities
• Experience mentoring, coaching or developing project teams

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