Senior Technical Manager

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.

You should also have:

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