Senior Technical Manager

Dalkia UK (Scotland); City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; 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 identify risks early to prevent on-site issues.

The role focuses on pre-construction and design delivery, with substantial responsibility for coordinating consultants and driving value engineering while maintaining quality.

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.
• A 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 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 leadership

Pre-construction experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

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.

We are looking for a Senior MEP Design Manager / Senior Technical Manager to take a leading role across major construction projects, you will have the opportunity to influence projects at the stage where your experience matters most. Rather than simply managing drawings, you will shape technical strategy, question assumptions and remove risks before they become expensive site issues. You will work across the full project lifecycle, with a particular focus on pre-construction and design delivery.

Key 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

The Benefits

• A senior role with genuine influence over project outcomes


• Complex projects valued between £5 million and £50 million


• Exposure to healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD and MOJ environments


• Career development within a large technical organisation


• A people-first and inclusive working culture


• The backing and stability of the EDF group

The person

• You will need 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


• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services


• Chartered or Incorporated status, or be working towards it, with CIBSE, IET or IMechE

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