Supply Chain Strategist

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

Job summary

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain Strategist to shape procurement and capability across UK healthcare, nuclear, defence and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on building the right supply chain today to deliver tomorrow's workload.

The candidate will translate growth plans into practical requirements, track market trends and capacity gaps, and develop strategic supplier partnerships with SMEs and industry leaders. Hybrid, UK-based role.

Qualifications

• Translate long-term growth plans into practical supply chain requirements.
• Spot capacity gaps by analysing market trends, investment programmes and capacity gaps.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships with SMEs and senior industry leaders.
• Maintain commercial and contractual awareness to optimise value and risk.

Responsibilities

• Translate growth plans into practical supply chain requirements.
• Identify risks and opportunities early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop supplier partnerships with a focus on reliability and value.
• Collaborate across commercial, procurement, operations and business development to support delivery.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Market intelligence

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

UK MEP experience

Supply chain development

Contractor market knowledge

Supplier partnerships

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Strategic planning

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.

Supply Chain Strategist

Location: UK (Flexible / Hybrid)

As we prepare for significant growth across the UK construction and infrastructure market, we're looking for an experienced, commercially astute and market-facing Supply Chain Strategist to build and strengthen our supply chain capability for the years ahead.

This isn't a traditional procurement role. It's a pivotal, strategic position focused on making sure we have the capacity, capability, expertise and geographic reach to deliver an expanding pipeline of work — across healthcare, nuclear, defence, life sciences and other complex, highly regulated environments.

The objective is simple: build the right supply chain today, so we can successfully deliver tomorrow's workload.

What We're Looking For

• A strategic thinker who can translate long-term growth plans into practical supply chain requirements
• Naturally curious about the market — always tracking trends, investment programmes and emerging capacity gaps
• Commercially sharp, with a clear-eyed understanding of cost, risk and value creation
• A credible relationship-builder, equally comfortable with subcontractor SMEs and senior industry leaders
• Proactive by instinct — someone who identifies risks and opportunities well before they land on a project team's desk
• Collaborative, working naturally across commercial, procurement, operations and business development
• Entrepreneurial and pragmatic — someone who understands the realities of delivery, not just theory

What You'll Bring

• Significant experience within UK MEP contracting, construction, engineering or infrastructure
• A proven track record in supply chain development, procurement, preconstruction, commercial management or operational leadership
• Strong understanding of the specialist trade contractor and subcontractor markets
• Experience building strategic supplier partnerships that last
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
• Strong negotiation, relationship management and influencing skills
• The ability to assess subcontractor capability, capacity, financial strength and delivery risk
• Strong analytical and strategic planning capability

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience within UK MEP contracting, construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record in supply chain development, procurement, preconstruction, commercial management or operational leadership
• Strong understanding of specialist trade contractor and subcontractor markets
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness

Desirable

• Experience supporting major public sector projects and frameworks
• Knowledge of NHS procurement and healthcare construction
• Experience within Defence, Nuclear or other highly regulated industries
• Understanding of security-cleared environments
• Experience with framework agreements and alliance contracting models
• Familiarity with modern methods of construction, digital construction and offsite manufacturing

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.