Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee large-scale engineering projects. This role involves leading a dynamic team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within regulated environments and be skilled in client relations and budget management. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable energy solutions and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within engineering environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery.
• Negotiate project timescales and costs with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Budget Management

Coaching and Team Development

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Project Manager

Reports to: Contracts Manager

Employment Basis: Contract

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 the 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, complex EPC project in a heavily regulated and compliance-led project sector. In this role, you will lead a dynamic team of Clarke Energy staff and contractors and have full accountability for a flagship project at Clarke Energy. You will ensure its successful delivery on schedule, within budget, and in adherence to the highest quality and compliance standards.

We expect this role to be based at our HQ in Knowsley for approximately six months to lead the design phase, followed by a 24-month construction period where your primary focus will shift to on-site presence and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the project team through the entire lifecycle, ensuring performance and delivery meet timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee the early-stage design development for a complex and pioneering engineering project, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements within a highly governed construction sector.
• 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.
• Experience in leading the early design phase of projects within highly regulated construction environments, ensuring compliance with complex industry standards.
• 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 developing projects requiring high levels of compliance such as Nuclear or Petrochemical.
• Degree, HND, or HNC in Engineering.
• Project Management qualification.

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 strong track record in leading teams and successfully delivering complex projects within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through LinkedIn, directly on our website, or by contacting [e-mail]