Project Manager in Liverpool

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 be accountable for ensuring 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 minimise 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. We offer unparalleled expertise and support across 29 territories.

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.

Application

You can apply through LinkedIn or directly on our website!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarke is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Values

• Curiosity: Seek, learn, share
• Trust: Go farther together
• Pace: Focus to go faster
• Excellence: Find the win every day