Mechanical Project Engineer

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.

Hinkley Point C is the UK's first new build nuclear power station in a generation that is critical to the UK Net Zero targets. All roles on the project require key behaviours which support the Zero Harm objective, a questioning attitude, and drive to uphold the standards of safety and quality required by this prestigious project. A committed strong work ethic is essential at all levels.

All candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience where possible directly related to the criteria required for the role. It is acknowledged that previous Nuclear based experience will not always be possible, as such supporting with project research and how individual skills may be transferable will be important. There are opportunities to put together strategic people plans within the nuclear sector, work on wider company people projects, deliver an excellent first-class service to employees and ensure the administration and processes that engulf working life are implemented effectively and fairly.

As a Project Engineer, you will provide support to ensure the effective delivery of activities in the programme to required safety, quality, time and cost targets, while recognising and managing the impacts of the programme on the wider Project. Your role will be to build strong relationships to ensure project success.

• Driving the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements.
• Developing and implementing strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised, and executed.
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or programme EP strategies within their contract or package of work.
• Monitoring and manage the progress of the schedule - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
• Anticipating, managing, and resolving issues within the contract or package. Identifying risks and facilitating the resolution of all issues raised, developing, and updating the programme budget, and escalating any issues to the Delivery Manager.
• Ensuring that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all project team members.

The role is responsible for the overall management and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, profitably, and in line with company standards, customer requirements, and relevant legislation. This includes planning and coordinating project activities, allocating resources, monitoring progress, managing procurement schedules, reviewing designs and specifications, overseeing subcontractors and labour, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, consultants, and other stakeholders.

A key focus is on maintaining high standards of customer service, ensuring quality workmanship, driving programme performance, and supporting the successful execution of all project operations from inception through to completion.

The position also carries responsibility for commercial, administrative, health and safety, and business development activities. This includes monitoring project costs and profitability, managing variations and final accounts, supporting procurement and subcontract administration, maintaining accurate project documentation, and ensuring effective communication and performance management across project teams. The role requires taking ownership of site health and safety compliance, implementing inspections and corrective actions, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring all statutory and company requirements are met.

Additionally, the role contributes to customer retention, business growth, and…