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This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.\nOur teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.\nOur product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. 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We provide:\nCompetitive compensation and benefits\n\nWork-life flexibility\n\nRecognition and rewards\n\nDevelopment and career opportunities\n\nA safe and inclusive workplace\n\nWhy You Will Love this Job\nJoin Clarke Energy as a Senior Proposals Engineer\nLocation: Knowsley, with UK travel as required\nHelp shape winning energy solutions\nAt Clarke Energy, our Senior Proposals Engineers play a critical role in transforming customer enquiries into compelling, commercially competitive and technically robust proposals. Working at the intersection of sales, engineering and project delivery, you'll help secure projects that support our customers' energy resilience, sustainability and operational goals.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys analysing customer requirements, developing tailored solutions and managing complex bids from enquiry through to contract award. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your technical expertise, commercial judgement and attention to detail will directly contribute to the continued success of the business.\nWhat you'll be doing\nDeveloping winning proposals\nYou'll take ownership of customer enquiries and tenders, interpreting requirements and building a clear understanding of project objectives, technical specifications and commercial needs. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, you'll develop proposals that clearly demonstrate the value of Clarke Energy's solutions.\nFrom initial enquiry through to submission, you'll coordinate technical, commercial and operational inputs to ensure every bid is accurate, compelling and aligned with customer expectations.\nCollaborating across the business\nYou'll work in partnership with Sales Engineers, Engineering teams, Commercial colleagues and Project Managers to evaluate technical risks, commercial conditions and project delivery considerations. Your ability to bring together information from multiple stakeholders will be essential in creating strong and competitive tender submissions.\nYou'll also support customer meetings throughout the bid process, helping to refine requirements and build confidence in Clarke Energy's capabilities.\nManaging customer and supplier relationships\nBuilding strong relationships is at the heart of this role. You'll act as a key point of contact for customer questions during the proposal phase and work proactively to resolve queries, clarify assumptions and strengthen customer confidence.\nIn addition, you'll engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations, evaluate solutions and ensure proposals are supported by robust and competitive supply chain information.\nSupporting continuous improvement and team development\nAs a senior member of the Proposals team, you'll help drive best practice and process improvement across the function. You'll conduct regular work-in-progress reviews, support workload planning and contribute to the development of less experienced Proposals Engineers.\nYour experience and leadership will help improve efficiency, maintain high standards and support the continued growth of the team.\nEnsuring quality, compliance and successful handover\nYou'll maintain accurate proposal records, support quality systems and ensure bids are developed in accordance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. Once projects are secured, you'll provide effective handover support to Project Delivery teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution. [\nAbout you\nYou're a technically minded and commercially aware professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality work. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and take pride in helping secure successful project outcomes.\nYou'll likely bring:\nExperience within a proposals, bids or technical sales environment in the engineering sector\nSound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles\nExperience evaluating technical and commercial risk\nAn understanding of contract terms and commercial conditions\nStrong planning, organisational and project coordination skills\nExcellent written and verbal communication abilities\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\nA proactive, customer-focused approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure\nDesirable experience\nThe following would be advantageous but are not essential:\nDegree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline\nExperience working with gas engine technology\nExperience within the power generation, energy or industrial engineering sectors\nPrevious experience supporting or mentoring junior team members\nWhy join Clarke Energy?\nWe believe exceptional projects begin with exceptional people. In return for your expertise, we offer:\nA very competitive salary, based on experience\nCar allowance\n25 days' holiday plus bank holidays\n7% company pension contribution\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\nWestfield Health cash plan\nLife assurance and employee assistance programme\nInvestment in your professional development and career progression\nA collaborative culture where your expertise and ideas are genuinely valued\nAbout Clarke Energy\nClarke Energy, a Rehlko company, is an award-winning multinational specialist in sustainable energy solutions. We design, install and maintain high-quality power generation systems, helping customers improve resilience, efficiency and sustainability across a range of industries.\nOur culture is built on integrity, technical excellence and long-term relationships with both our customers and our people.\nReady to help secure the energy projects of tomorrow?\nIf you're an experienced proposals professional looking for greater responsibility, technical variety and the opportunity to shape high-value engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbout Us\nClarke proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Clarke at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. 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