Join Clarke Energy as a Proposals Engineer – Help Power a Sustainable Future
Are you a motivated Proposals Engineer with a passion for turning technical insight into winning engineering solutions? If so, Clarke Energy is looking for someone like you. We’re a rapidly growing company in the sustainable energy sector, and we’re seeking a talented professional to strengthen our reputation as a leading EPC contractor.
Based at our Headquarters in Knowsley, this hybrid role offers the chance to make a real impact – developing high-quality EPC proposals that win new business and build lasting customer relationships.
Why Join Clarke Energy?
We offer more than just a job – we provide a long-term career in a dynamic, future-focused industry:
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working (Tuesday to Thursday in the Knowsley office)
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days of leave
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Company laptop and phone
- Clear career growth opportunities in a global energy business
What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities
As a core member of our Proposals Engineering team, you’ll create tailored EPC proposals that meet customer needs and reflect our technical excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing enquiries and RFQs to fully understand customer and project requirements
- Liaising with clients to clarify objectives and propose value-added solutions
- Coordinating site visits, vendor meetings, and subcontractor discussions
- Supporting Sales Engineers and Sector Leads throughout the bidding process
- Preparing high-quality, cost-effective technical proposals aligned with Clarke Energy’s standards
- Collaborating with Engineering, Commercial, Projects, and Legal teams to define scope and manage risks
- Handling supplier RFQs and maintaining accurate documentation
- Acting as a point of contact for customer queries during the proposal stage
- Assisting with seamless project handovers to delivery teams
- Adhering to internal quality and safety standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
- At least 1 year of experience in technical proposals, sales engineering, or a similar role
Desirable:
- Degree or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience in projects involving gas engines, BESS (Battery Energy Storage), hydrogen, peaking plants, or data centres
Your Strengths and Qualities
We’re looking for a driven individual who is:
- An excellent communicator – confident, concise, and customer-focused
- Detail-oriented and highly organised
- Commercially aware, with a strong understanding of value and risk
- Proactive and collaborative, yet capable of working independently
- Resilient under pressure and solution-focused
- Technically minded, with knowledge of engineering best practices, HSE standards, and commercial terms
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools
About Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, operating in 29 countries across the world. We are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready gas engines.
We design, install, and maintain reliable energy systems that support the global transition to net zero. Our award-winning team values trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
When you join Clarke Energy, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a purpose-driven mission to power a cleaner, more resilient future.
Ready to Power the Future?
If you’re a solutions-driven Proposals Engineer looking for your next challenge in the energy sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via LinkedIn, through our website, or contact Ben.Dixon@Clarke-Energy.com directly.
Let’s shape the future of energy – together.