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.
Project Manager - Heat Pumps & Decarbonisation
Location: Newcastle & Northumberland | Dalkia Energy Services
Lead the delivery of projects transforming the future of NHS healthcare estates.
Are you a hands-on Project Manager with a strong main contractor background and experience delivering complex mechanical and M&E construction projects?
Do you have the experience and confidence to manage subcontractors, lead site activities and deliver projects within live, operational environments?
Dalkia Energy Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of exciting heat pump installation and decarbonisation projects across sites in Newcastle and Northumberland.
These projects will play an important role in helping healthcare organisations reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and transition towards more sustainable heating and energy infrastructure.
This is a hands-on construction delivery role. You'll take ownership of projects on site, managing subcontractors, coordinating multiple trades, controlling programmes and budgets, and ensuring works are delivered safely and successfully within complex, live hospital environments.
Working alongside our specialist engineering, design and commissioning teams, you'll be responsible for bringing projects from detailed design and procurement through construction, installation, commissioning and final handover.
What you'll be doing
We're looking for a commercially astute, delivery-focused Project Manager who has come from a main contractor environment and is confident managing complex construction projects on site.
Essential experience includes:
Experience with heat pumps, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies would be beneficial.
A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're an experienced M&E or Mechanical Project Manager with a main contractor background, strong subcontractor management experience and a track record of delivering projects within live hospital environments, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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.
Project Manager - Heat Pumps & Decarbonisation
Location: Newcastle & Northumberland | Dalkia Energy Services
Lead the delivery of projects transforming the future of NHS healthcare estates.
Are you a hands-on Project Manager with a strong main contractor background and experience delivering complex mechanical and M&E construction projects?
Do you have the experience and confidence to manage subcontractors, lead site activities and deliver projects within live, operational environments?
Dalkia Energy Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of exciting heat pump installation and decarbonisation projects across sites in Newcastle and Northumberland.
These projects will play an important role in helping healthcare organisations reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and transition towards more sustainable heating and energy infrastructure.
This is a hands-on construction delivery role. You'll take ownership of projects on site, managing subcontractors, coordinating multiple trades, controlling programmes and budgets, and ensuring works are delivered safely and successfully within complex, live hospital environments.
Working alongside our specialist engineering, design and commissioning teams, you'll be responsible for bringing projects from detailed design and procurement through construction, installation, commissioning and final handover.
What you'll be doing
- Take ownership of the full project lifecycle, from design coordination and procurement through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Act as the key day-to-day contact for key stakeholders, building strong working relationships with hospital estates teams and other client representatives.
- Lead and manage on-site construction activities, taking a proactive, hands-on approach to project delivery.
- Directly manage subcontractors, specialist installers and site operatives, ensuring productivity, quality and programme commitments are achieved.
- Coordinate multiple trades, work packages, labour, materials and site resources.
- Manage project programmes, monitor progress and take ownership of resolving delays and delivery challenges.
- Take responsibility for project budgets, cost control, forecasting, variations and overall commercial performance.
- Oversee the installation of heat pump systems, including plant rooms, external plant, pipework, electrical connections, controls and associated building modifications.
- Coordinate with internal design and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and suitable for installation.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, reviewing RAMS, undertaking site inspections and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
- Manage site logistics and construction activities around the operational requirements of live hospital environments, ensuring disruption to critical healthcare services is minimised.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover, ensuring all technical documentation and client requirements are completed.
- Support ongoing project performance, working with the Measurement & Verification team to ensure energy savings and guarantee requirements are achieved.
We're looking for a commercially astute, delivery-focused Project Manager who has come from a main contractor environment and is confident managing complex construction projects on site.
Essential experience includes:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within a main contractor, mechanical or M&E contracting environment.
- Strong experience managing subcontractors, specialist installers and multiple trades.
- A genuinely hands-on approach to construction and site management, with direct responsibility for day-to-day delivery.
- Previous experience delivering projects within live environments, ideally NHS hospitals and hospital estates.
- Experience working with NHS Trusts, hospital estates teams and associated stakeholders.
- A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services and construction processes.
- Experience with major plant and equipment, including boilers, chillers, AHUs, pipework, steam and water systems, BMS and associated building services.
- Strong programme management, commercial awareness and subcontractor management skills.
- Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, managing site risks and maintaining high standards of health and safety.
- Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts would be advantageous.
Experience with heat pumps, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies would be beneficial.
A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're an experienced M&E or Mechanical Project Manager with a main contractor background, strong subcontractor management experience and a track record of delivering projects within live hospital environments, we'd love to hear from you.
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.