Area Project Manager - WATER

Reports to: Contracts Manager

Location: Knowsley, with UK and some overseas travel as required.

Job Purpose: To plan, organise and manage allocated projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the client and Clarke Energy.

Majority of time spent: Day to day management of Project and the client relationship.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the project team through the entire lifecycle, ensuring performance and delivery meet timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular team meetings and one-on-ones, providing feedback and guidance to ensure progress is on target.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Liaise with clients to understand and interpret their requirements, ensuring any deviations from the contract are communicated to the Contracts Manager.
• Negotiate project timescales and costs with clients, ensuring agreement on project deliverables.
• Develop a detailed Project Plan, including all technical, commercial, and installation tasks for progress tracking and reporting.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are fully integrated into project plans and adhered to at all stages.
• Allocate resources to achieve project goals on time and to the required quality.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure the best value on materials and services.
• Monitor project progress, resolving delays or issues as needed.
• Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring regular communication and satisfaction with project progress.
• Report project status to the Contract Manager, highlighting any difficulties and the actions taken to address them.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in project management in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental management policies and procedures.
• Experience with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
• Excellent client management skills.
• Solid budget management experience.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and JCT.
• Proficient IT skills – Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Coaching and team development skills.

Personal Attributes:

• A role model for reliability, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage team workload.
• Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and self-improvement.
• Accountable for personal and team performance, and able to challenge behaviours that do not align with Clarke Energy values.
• Creative and pragmatic thinker, capable of finding solutions to complex problems.
• Strong team leader with the ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Commercially aware, acting to minimize costs for Clarke Energy and customers.
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable Experience:

• 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.
• Degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering.
• Project Management qualification.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday, plus enhanced entitlement based on length of service.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Company pension contribution of 7%.
• Health care cash plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Hybrid working options.
• Reward and Recognition schemes.
• Development and investment in employees.
• Car allowance.
• In-house certified training department.

About Clarke Energy:

Clarke Energy is an award-winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind-meter applications. Renowned for our high-quality schemes, we are committed to supporting the global net-zero transition. Our culture is founded on integrity and high ethical standards. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we offer unparalleled expertise and support. Our comprehensive solutions are strengthened by in-house design engineering, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management, and market-leading 24/7 after-sales support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our projects.

Ready to join us? 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.