Senior Technical Design Lead (Hybrid)

Dalkia UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management across tender and pre-construction phases for complex engineering projects. You will set design strategies, coordinate consultants and internal teams, and champion innovative and sustainable solutions.

Based on projects in the Crewe area with hybrid work between site, Bolton or Manchester, the role demands Chartered status or working toward it, strong governance, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Incorporated or Chartered status with CIBSE, IET or IMechE preferred.
• Experience in Building Services Engineering and design management.
• Strong governance, design risk management, building regulations and modern construction methods are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management and technical delivery of projects during tender and pre-construction phases.
• Develop and manage project technical strategies, design programmes and deliverables plans.
• Identify, manage and mitigate technical and design risks to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate consultants, specialist designers and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Drive design quality, value engineering and technical innovation across projects.
• Support digital engineering and sustainability initiatives, including Net Zero project objectives.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management across tender and pre-construction phases for complex engineering projects. You will set design strategies, coordinate consultants and internal teams, and champion innovative and sustainable solutions.

Based on projects in the Crewe area with hybrid work between site, Bolton or Manchester, the role demands Chartered status or working toward it, strong governance, and excellent stakeholder engagement.