Dalkia Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join our Technical team in Bolton, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high-profile projects and driving technical excellence
Who We’re Looking For
* Pre-construction design management experience on MEP projects valued between £5M–£50M
* Strong and proven experience across Building Services Engineering, with exposure to sectors such as healthcare or commercial
* Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (BEng, MEng, or MSc) - Desirable
* Skilled in stakeholder coordination and design communication
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards - Desirable
* Experience managing design risk and specialist input (e.g., MMC, CDP)
What’s on Offer
Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.
* Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 from home
* Medical Health Cover and Life Assurance
* 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
* Pension Scheme
* Car Allowance
* Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits, retail, technology and bike discounts
* Real career progression opportunities.
* Discretionary annual salary reviews
What you’ll be doing
* Own the technical delivery and strategy throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring compliance with Dalkia’s Project Delivery System (PDS).
* Establish and oversee technical deliverables plans, managing internal and external design reviews.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate design and technical risks effectively.
* Coordinate the engagement of specialist contributors (e.g. MMC/offsite, CDP designers) at appropriate project stages.
* Ensure fully coordinated and clearly communicated designs across all disciplines.
* Discharge Dalkia’s legal and technical duties under CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations, and best practices.
* Drive value engineering processes and manage design changes in collaboration with project teams.
* Define consultant scope, manage design fees, and align deliverables with pricing, procurement, and delivery strategies (including DRM/BG6).
* Work closely with digital engineers, project engineers, and consultants to ensure seamless integration of design across all phases.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.
About us
Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.
Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.