Project Manager

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.

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to join the department 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.

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
• Car Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme
• Hybrid working
• Reward and Recognition
• Development and investment in our employees

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the team involved in Project Design, execution and Commissioning lifecycle including Clarke Energy staff in office and staff/contractors on site, taking overall responsibility for performance and delivery of project(s) to required timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Arrange regular team and one-to one meeting monitoring progress, providing feedback and taking action to ensure that all activity is on target.
• Provide team members with training, coaching and development opportunities in order to support learning and improve performance.
• Liaise with client to understand and interpret their requirements, highlighting and advising Contracts Manager of any deviations or variations from existing contract.
• Agree, and as necessary negotiate, project timescales and costs with the client.
• Draw up a detailed Project Plan, which will highlight all technical, commercial and installation tasks which can be used for progress reporting and tracking to higher management and the client as and when required.
• Ensure that Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards and requirements are fully incorporated into the Plan and adhered to.
• Allocate the resources needed to achieve the project to agreed timescales and standards of quality.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers for materials and services, ensuring ‘best value’ on basis of price, program, quality, and reliability.
• Monitor to establish that each stage of the project is progressing according to agreed timescales and quality standards, and costs, taking action to resolve if delays or problems are occurring.
• Manage the client relationship through regular communication, keeping them informed of progress and checking satisfaction levels so that any difficulties can be resolved.
• Report project progress to the Projects Director/Senior Projects Manager on a regular basis, drawing attention to any difficulties or delays and the action being taken to resolve.

About you:

Essential:

• Experience and understanding of the power generation industry.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of managing large scale projects in an Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of the ‘Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015’
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.

This a full time permanent position. 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 Ben.Dixon@Clarke-Energy.com