Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Join Clarke Energy as a Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of Clarke Energy’s complex EPC project portfolio. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee a team of Project Managers and take full accountability for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

This position is ideal for a proven project leader with strong construction and engineering experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive performance across multiple concurrent projects. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent delivery excellence while developing the capability of the Project Management team.

The role is primarily based at our Knowsley head office, with regular travel to project sites across the UK and occasional overseas visits as required.

Key Responsibilitie

sLeadership of Project Portfolio Deliver

• yLead and manage a team of Project Managers across the full project lifecycle, from design coordination through to construction, commissioning and handover
• .Take overall accountability for programme delivery, budget performance, contractual compliance and quality outcomes across all assigned projects
• .Oversee the development and management of robust project programmes, procurement plans and resource strategies

.Driving Performance & Accountabilit

• yMonitor performance across a portfolio of live projects, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, cost plans and quality benchmarks
• .Identify and address risks, delays or performance issues with timely and decisive intervention
• .Provide regular, clear reporting to the Projects Director, highlighting progress, risks and mitigation strategies

.Client & Commercial Managemen

• tBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and key stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative and transparent approach to delivery
• .Lead negotiations relating to programme, cost and contractual deliverables to achieve commercially sound outcomes
• .Ensure variations, risks and change requests are effectively identified, managed and escalated where required

.Team Leadership & Developmen

• tProvide strong leadership to the Project Management team through structured coaching, mentoring and performance management
• .Support continuous improvement, capability development and succession planning within the department
• .Conduct regular one-to-ones, team meetings and performance reviews to drive accountability and engagement

.SHEQ & Compliance Excellenc

• eEnsure full compliance with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards across all projects
• .Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to CDM 2015 regulations and company procedures
• .Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting and governance across all delivery activities

.Supply Chain & Resource Managemen

• tOversee engagement with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring value, quality and reliability in all commercial agreements
• .Allocate project resources effectively to ensure optimal performance across the portfolio

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General Responsibiliti

• esUphold Clarke Energy’s values, standards and professional behaviours across all projects and interaction
• s.Travel regularly to project locations and support international activities where require

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Essential Qualifications & Ski

• llsProven experience managing large-scale engineering or construction projects within an EPC environme
• nt.Strong leadership experience managing and developing Project Managers or multidisciplinary tea
• ms.Sound commercial awareness, including budget management and contract negotiati
• on.In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental standards, including CDM 2015 regulatio
• ns.Excellent client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skil
• ls.Strong organisational and reporting capabilities with a focus on performance and accountabili
• ty.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools (e.g. Microsoft Projec

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Desirable Experi

• enceDegree, HND or HNC in Engineering or a related discipl
• ine.Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, A
• PM).Experience in the power generation or energy sec
• tor.Technical understanding of CHP, steam raising plant, or electrical/mechanical installation princip

les.
The Ben

• efitsCompetitive s
• alary25 days holiday, with enhanced entitlement based on length of se
• rviceHoliday buy and sell s
• cheme7% company pension contrib
• utionHealth care cash
• planLife Assu
• ranceEmployee Assistance Prog
• rammeHybrid working options where approp
• riateReward and recognition sc
• hemesProfessional development and investment in empl
• oyeesIn-house certified training depar

tment
About Clarke

EnergyClarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award-winning multinational specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions. We are recognised for delivering high-quality installations backed by reliable, accountable aftersales support, and we are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s reciprocating engine products across 29 territ

ories.Our culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and high ethical standards. We take pride in delivering complex engineering projects while supporting our customers in the transition to low-carbon, resilient energy solu

tions.
Ready to make an

impact?If you are a driven Senior Project Manager with a strong track record in leading complex engineering projects and developing high-performing teams, we would love to hear fr