Project Development Specialist

Our Company:
Clarke Energy is an award-winning multi-national specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of engine-based power plants. We focus on delivering quality installations, backed up with reliable, accountable aftersales support. With a culture of integrity and high ethical standards we are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s reciprocating engine business.

The role:
To deliver the assigned project(s) on behalf of the company and support the New Technologies sales team in development of engineered solutions to client problems.
Majority of time spent will be supporting Sales, Business Development & Proposals functions with technical site visits, technical reports, equipment appraisal and selection. Reviewing civils information packages and providing design input. Supporting the ongoing development of New Technologies at Clarke Energy.

The Benefits:
Competitive salary
25 days holidays
Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Company pension scheme
Health care cash plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance programme
Hybrid working
Reward and Recognition
Development and investment in our employees

Role & Responsibilities:
It is envisaged that this role will:
Assist external and internal sales team in developing technical solutions.
Where appropriate produce feasibility and investment grade audit documents.
Attend site visits and prepare detailed reports to assist Proposals and Engineering functions prepare technically compliant and innovative proposals.
Work alongside Engineering, Projects, and Service to ensure the business understands the integration of any new technologies’ opportunity.
Review employer requirement’s documents and drawings and comment accordingly.
Prepare tender level project delivery programmes, project execution plans and project delivery concepts.
Meet with prospective and existing customers, developers, and specifiers of new technologies opportunities.
If required on specific opportunities, and following agreement with the Line Manager, provide support and training to sales, business development and proposals teams across the other territories.
New Technologies and Applications under consideration at present:

Battery Energy Storage Systems
Data Centres
Microgrids / Hybridised Power Solutions
Hydrogen fuelled Jenbacher Gas Engines
Large Engine Applications
Biomethane Injection / Renewables Natural Gas
Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage
Electrolysis
Fuel Cells

About you:

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar technical subject) from a recognised institution (alternative higher education certificates may be considered where supported by relevant industrial experience).
Detailed understanding of civil engineering principles and project engineering.
Good understanding of power generation technologies, project development and project integration.
Have a working knowledge of territory specific regulation, technical requirements and standards relating to gas engine operation.
Good IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience using Microsoft Project.

The role expects the job holder to demonstrate that they are:
Consistently trustworthy and professional.
Reliable and dependable.
Responsive to customer/client needs.
Supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
Effective in time management and organisation of workload.
Prepared to work under own initiative and do what is required to get job done.
Committed to quality and improvement.
Willing to take responsibility for work and actions.
Keen to seek out and act on ideas for self- improvement.
In addition, it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:
Good relationship building and communication skills-at all levels across both internal and external functions.
A flexible approach – adapts to changing priorities and requirements.
Strong planning skills.
Delivery awareness – acts to minimise risks to Clarke Energy and customers.
Desirable:
A background in civil engineering is desirable.
The successful candidate would ideally have a working knowledge of power generation and experience in renewable engineer and project engineering.
Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.
Experience in project development and delivery of energy projects.

This a full time permanent position, based in our head office in Liverpool with the option of home working. There will be an element of travel for the role as we cover the UK & Ireland. The working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours.

If you are looking for a career with a growing and exciting company that truly believes its people are at the heart of its success, Clarke Energy is the place for you. With opportunities spanning 27 different locations across the world, the possibilities are endless.

People truly are our power, and we foster a positive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to thrive. As we continue to grow, so do our opportunities. We are always looking to add to our teams and continue to build our Clarke Energy family. What are you waiting for?

Feel free to apply via LinkedIn, directly through our website or contact Rachel.Ashton@clarke-energy,com