Job Title: Proposals Engineer
Location: Knowsley (with UK travel as required)
Reports To: Senior Proposals Engineer
Department: Proposals
Join Clarke Energy – Powering a Sustainable Future
Are you a motivated engineer with a flair for turning technical insight into winning solutions? Clarke Energy is looking for a talented Proposals Engineer to join our dynamic team. You'll play a crucial role in developing compelling EPC proposals that win business and build strong customer relationships.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working available
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days
- 7% company pension contribution
- Company laptop and phone provided
- Opportunities to grow in a globally recognised energy business
What You'll Do
As a key part of our Proposals team, you’ll be responsible for crafting clear, compelling EPC bids that address customer needs and showcase our engineering strengths. Your day-to-day will include:
- Reviewing customer enquiries and RFQs to understand technical and commercial requirements
- Liaising with clients to clarify needs and develop tailored solutions
- Coordinating site visits, vendor meetings, and subcontractor discussions
- Supporting Sales Engineers and Sector Leads throughout the bid process
- Creating cost-effective, high-quality proposals that align with Clarke Energy’s standards
- Collaborating with internal teams (Engineering, Commercial, Projects) to assess risks and define scope
- Managing documentation, estimates, and supplier RFQs
- Serving as a key point of contact for customer queries during the proposal phase
- Assisting in the seamless handover of successful bids to our Project teams
- Maintaining accurate records and following internal quality and safety protocols
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
- At least 1 year of experience in a technical proposals or sales role within an engineering environment
Desirable:
- Degree or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Experience working with gas engines
Your Strengths
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- An excellent communicator – clear, concise, and confident
- Highly organised with great attention to detail
- Commercially aware and customer-focused
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently
- Calm under pressure and resilient in challenging situations
- Technically minded, with the ability to identify value and manage risk
Bonus Points For:
- Familiarity with Clarke Energy products and services
- Understanding of engineering best practices, commercial terms, and HSE standards
- Strong IT skills – particularly in Microsoft Office
About Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy is a multi-award-winning global leader in sustainable energy solutions. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready gas engines, we operate in 29 territories worldwide. We design, install, and maintain reliable energy systems that support the global transition to net zero.
Our team is built on trust, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. When you join Clarke Energy, you become part of a company that values your expertise and invests in your growth.
Ready to Power the Future?
If you're a solutions-driven engineer ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now via LinkedIn, through our website, or reach out directly to Ben.Dixon@Clarke-Energy.com.
Let’s shape the future of energy—together.