• Type de poste:
    Plein temps
  • Job Department:
    Sales
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Job Title: Sector Manager – Microgrids and Data Centres
Reports to: Sales Director – UK and Ireland
Function: Sales
Location: Knowsley with UK and Overseas Travel as required
Job Purpose: To drive the strategic growth, project execution, and client engagement within the sector, ensuring Clarke Energy delivers cutting-edge, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of microgrid technology, energy efficiency, and power management across a range of applications, as well as critical infrastructure requirements for data centres.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Sector Leadership:

  • Lead the Microgrid and Data Centre sector strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
  • Set clear goals, KPIs, and a roadmap for market penetration and business growth.
  • Provide thought leadership in the energy sector, influencing internal and external stakeholders.

Business Development:

  • Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities within the Microgrid and Data Centre segments.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry leaders, and stakeholders including data centre operators, commercial and industrial clients, utilities, and government bodies.
  • Drive tender submissions, develop competitive proposals, and negotiate contracts with customers.

Project Management:

  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex microgrid and power solutions for data centres, from feasibility studies to execution and commissioning.
  • Ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

Technical Expertise:

  • Leverage technical expertise in microgrids, power distribution, and backup power solutions to deliver optimised energy systems for data centres and mission-critical environments.
  • Provide guidance on integrating renewable energy sources, battery storage, and grid management systems into microgrid solutions.
  • Understand and navigate the specific power and redundancy requirements of data centres, including reliability, uptime, and scalability considerations.

Market Analysis & Strategy:

  • Conduct market research to identify trends, regulatory changes, and new technology developments in microgrids and the data centre industry.
  • Develop sector-specific strategies to enhance Clarke Energy’s position as a leader in delivering reliable and sustainable power solutions.
  • Advise on the development of new products and services to meet market demands.

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and business development professionals.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence within the sector.
  • Support team development through coaching and training initiatives.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level clients, ensuring consistent communication and understanding of their needs.
  • Work closely with the marketing and sales teams to enhance brand presence and sector-specific outreach efforts.
  • Deliver presentations, attend industry events, and engage in thought leadership activities to promote Clarke Energy’s expertise in microgrids and data centres.

Financial Management:

  • Manage sector P&L, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
  • Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Ensure all projects meet regulatory standards, industry codes, and safety requirements.
  • Manage project risk through thorough assessment, mitigation planning, and proactive management

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Previous experience in the energy sector, with specific focus on microgrids, distributed generation, and/or data centre power systems.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex energy projects in mission-critical industries (e.g., data centres, hospitals, industrial facilities).
  • Proven business development skills with a strong network in the energy or data centre industry.
  • Expertise in power generation technologies (e.g., CHP, renewables, battery storage, gensets), grid integration, and microgrid management systems.
  • Strong knowledge of data centre power requirements, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), reliability standards (Tier certification), and energy efficiency.
  • Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Financial acumen with experience in managing P&L, project budgets, and financial planning.

Desirable:       

  • Experience working with critical infrastructure and understanding of uptime requirements for data centres.
  • Familiarity with energy efficiency measures, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to energy and data centre operations.
  • Ability to manage and build relationships with stakeholders across technical and commercial disciplines.

Personal Attributes and Professional Knowledge and Skills:

This role requires the job holder to demonstrate that they are:

  • consistently trustworthy and professional.
  • reliable and dependable.
  • responsive to customers’ needs
  • supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
  • effective in managing their time and workload.
  • prepared to work under own initiative and do what is required to get job done.
  • committed to quality and improvement.
  • willing to take responsibility for work and actions.
  • keen to seek out and act on ideas for self- improvement.

In addition, it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:

  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
  • Good attention to detail
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable- responds well to changing priorities and targets.
  • Good relationship building and communication skills.
  • Balanced decision making.
  • Effectiveness under pressure.
  • Resilience and tenacity – stay focused and positive despite difficulties.
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