Supply Chain Strategist

About the role

Dalkia UK is seeking a Supply Chain Strategist to build and strengthen our supply chain capability as we expand across the UK construction and infrastructure market. This strategic, market‑facing position ensures we have the capacity, expertise and geographic reach to deliver an expanding pipeline of work in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare, nuclear, defence and life sciences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy that aligns with long‑term growth plans.
• Build trusted relationships with contractors, specialist subcontractors and suppliers across the UK MEP market.
• Anticipate future demand, identify capacity constraints early and create strategic partnerships to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with commercial, procurement, operations and business development teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable supply‑chain requirements.
• Monitor market trends, investment programmes and emerging capacity gaps to keep the supply chain agile.

Required profile

• Deep understanding of the UK MEP contracting landscape and specialist trade subcontractor markets.
• Strategic thinker capable of turning growth plans into practical supply‑chain actions.
• Commercially sharp with strong awareness of cost, risk and value creation.
• Proven relationship‑building skills with both SME subcontractors and senior industry leaders.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic approach to delivery.

Required skills

• Supply chain development
• Procurement and pre‑construction processes
• Commercial management and negotiation
• Assessment of subcontractor capability, capacity and financial strength