Senior Project Engineer
Location: UK-based with extensive nationwide travel
Reports to: Project Engineering Manager
Join Clarke Energy as a Senior Project Engineer
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Senior Project Engineer to enhance the delivery of Clarke Energys large, complex and high-value EPC projects. Acting as a senior operational presence across multiple sites, you will provide vital technical, logistical and process-focused support to Project Engineers while ensuring consistency, visibility and adherence to Clarke Energys delivery standards.
This role is ideally suited to someone with strong multidisciplinary construction experience, excellent QA discipline, and the ability to support and mentor project engineers in a dynamic site-based environment. The position requires extensive travel across the UK, including frequent overnight stays, as well as regular attendance at our Knowsley head office.
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of Large & Complex EPC Projects
Maintain close operational awareness of high-risk, high-value projects where Clarke Energy acts as Principal Contractor.
Support site-based Project Engineers with construction sequencing, civils integration, M&E coordination and logistics.
Provide timely, accurate updates to senior management on progress and risks across major sites.
Understand programme status well enough to support planning discussions (without owning the programme).
Driving Standards & Process Consistency
Conduct structured audits across live projects to ensure compliance with Clarke Energy delivery systems and quality processes.
Check and reinforce consistency in documentation, ITP completion, evidence gathering, reporting and interface between master programmes and short-term planning tools.
Promote best practice in quality, construction discipline and project controls.
Mentoring & Supporting Project Engineers
Assist with onboarding new Project Engineers, ensuring they understand construction delivery expectations, documentation standards and CE processes.
Provide coaching across civil, mechanical and electrical interfaces, supporting engineers who may be stronger in one discipline than others.
Encourage robust documentation habits, particularly around ITPs and quality records.
Operational Continuity & Departmental Awareness
Maintain broad situational awareness across multiple projects, enhancing resilience and continuity in the Project Engineering function.
Support operational coordination where needed (excluding escalation decisions, commercial authority or line management responsibilities).
Foster strong relationships with internal teams, subcontractors and clients.
General Responsibilities
Uphold Clarke Energys standards, values and professional behaviours across all sites.
Travel extensively to project locations throughout the UK, with periodic visits to Ireland or overseas as required.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
Strong construction experience, including civils, sequencing, logistics, temporary works and risk-aware planning.
Demonstrated experience delivering multidisciplinary civil, mechanical and electrical construction projects.
Excellent QA/ITP discipline, with a track record of producing high-quality documentation.
Proven experience delivering EPC projects with multiple subcontract interfaces.
SMSTS qualification.
CSCS Black or Gold card (or equivalent demonstrating senior supervisory competence).
Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills.
Ability to drive process adherence and consistent standards across dispersed project teams.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively and attend the Knowsley HQ regularly.
Desirable Experience
Degree or formal qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
Experience in the energy sector, industrial construction, or comparable complex environments.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday, with enhanced entitlement based on length of service
Holiday buy and sell scheme
7% company pension contribution
Health care cash plan
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working options (when not site-based)
Reward and recognition schemes
Professional development and investment in employees
In-house certified training department
About Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award-winning multinational specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions. Renowned for delivering high-quality installations supported by reliable and accountable aftersales service, we are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIOs reciprocating engine products across 29 territories.
Our culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and high ethical standards. We take pride in our ability to deliver complex engineering projects while supporting our customers transition to low-carbon and resilient power generation.
Ready to make an impact?
If youre an experienced Senior Project Engineer with a strong construction background and a passion for driving high standards across complex EPC projects, we want to hear from you!
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