Clarke Energy
Global specialist in engineering, installing and maintaining gas‑engine power plants and distributed energy systems.
Lead EPC projects from design to commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
23 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Greater Liverpool Area
Onsite
Company Size
1,285 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Solutions
Engineering
Maintenance
Consulting
Project Management
Turnkey Solutions
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Gas
Combined Heat and Power
Biogas
Peaking Power Stations
Distributed Power Generation
Gas Engine Power Stations
Cogeneration
Role
Description
project planning
progress monitoring
resource allocation
hse compliance
cost management
client management
- Lead and manage the project team through the entire lifecycle, ensuring performance and delivery meet timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure the best value on materials and services.
- Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring regular communication and satisfaction with project progress.
- Negotiate project timescales and costs with clients, ensuring agreement on project deliverables.
- Monitor project progress, resolving delays or issues as needed.
- Liaise with clients to understand and interpret their requirements, ensuring any deviations from the contract are communicated to the Contracts Manager.
- Report project status to the Contract Manager, highlighting any difficulties and the actions taken to address them.
- Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are fully integrated into project plans and adhered to at all stages.
- Commercially aware, acting to minimize costs for Clarke Energy and customers
- Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
- Allocate resources to achieve project goals on time and to the required quality.
- Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-ones, providing feedback and guidance to ensure progress is on target.
- Develop a detailed Project Plan, including all technical, commercial, and installation tasks for progress tracking and reporting.
Requirements
project management
engineering degree
chp
microsoft project
construction contracts
team leadership
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage the design, execution, and commissioning of large-scale EPC projects. In this role, you will take overall responsibility for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while leading a dynamic team of Clarke Energy staff and contractors.
If you are an experienced Project Manager with a passion for leading teams, managing complex projects, and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you.
- Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management policies and procedures
- Experience with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Accountable for personal and team performance, and able to challenge behaviours that do not align with Clarke Energy values
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage team workload
- Creative and pragmatic thinker, capable of finding solutions to complex problems
- Strong team leader with the ability to motivate and develop team members
- Technical background with knowledge of Combined Heat and Power (CHP), hot water, steam raising plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Gas Peaking and general electrical installation principles
- Proven experience in project management in an engineering environment
- Project Management qualification
- Degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering
- Proficient IT skills – Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
- Coaching and team development skills
- Working knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and JCT
- Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent client management skills
- Solid budget management experience
Benefits
- Hybrid working options
- Company pension contribution of 7%
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday, plus enhanced entitlement based on length of service
- Car allowance
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- In-house certified training department
- Health care cash plan
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1989
Company Origin
The company was born in Liverpool, marking the beginning of its journey from engine servicing to global gas-engine power plant provision.
27 Countries
Global Presence
The company operates across 27 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and commitment to diverse energy markets.
10 GW Capacity
Installed Capacity
The company boasts nearly 10 gigawatts of installed power plant capacity, highlighting its significant contribution to energy solutions.
Two Overhaul Centers
Maintenance Facilities
Runs two specialized overhaul centers outside Austria, ensuring robust support for its Jenbacher gas engines.
- The company expanded beyond the UK from the late 1990s, bringing Jenbacher gas engine solutions to markets from Australia to Africa.
- Acquired by Kohler Co in 2017, the business has since become a keystone in distributed and low-carbon energy under Rehulk.
- Typical projects include microgrids, biogas upgrading, battery-integrated peaking plants, CHP for hospitals, universities, and industry.
- The company engineers turnkey systems: covers design, EPC, installation, commissioning, and long-term service support.
Culture + Values
- Safety – Health and safety is at the heart of everything we do.
- Customer focus – We put our customers first and work to deliver the best outcomes for them.
- Innovation – We embrace new ideas to provide the most efficient solutions.
- Sustainability – We strive to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable energy solutions.
- Collaboration – Working together and sharing expertise to achieve our goals.
- Integrity – We are honest and transparent in all our dealings.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Committed to reducing the carbon footprint of their operations and services.
- Designs, installs, and maintains energy-efficient solutions to help customers reduce emissions.
- Prioritizes energy recovery systems and efficient gas engine technology to minimize environmental impact.
- Tracks and reports on sustainability initiatives, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Fosters an inclusive culture by encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas.
- Focuses on increasing female representation at all levels with clear targets.
- Promotes fair and equitable opportunities for career development and growth.
- Offers training and development programs to support an inclusive workplace.