Technical Sales Engineer

Our Company:

Clarke Energy is an award-winning multi-national specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of engine-based power plants. We focus on delivering quality installations, backed up with reliable, accountable aftersales support. With a culture of integrity and high ethical standards we are the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s reciprocating engine business.

About the role:

This role is to deliver the assigned project(s) on behalf of the company and support the New Technologies sales team in winning projects. The majority of time spent will be supporting the ongoing development of Green Technologies at Clarke Energy. Green gases to conventional ICE business (CCHP etc), BESS, Gas to Grid, Hydrogen production, Heat Pumps and hybrid grids interacting with solar/wind installations.

The Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Car Allowance scheme
3. 25 days holidays
4. Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
5. Holiday buy and sell scheme
6. Company pension scheme
7. Health care cash plan
8. Life Assurance
9. Employee Assistance programme
10. Hybrid working
11. Reward and Recognition
12. Development and investment in our employees

Role & Responsibilities:

It is envisaged that the primary role of this function is to generate new business growth in green technologies.

Sales

• Identify and meet with prospective and existing customers, developers, and specifiers to develop identified opportunities.
• Liaise with external and internal sales teams in proposing technical solutions.
• Present technical and commercial proposals to stakeholders.
• Produce feasibility and investment grade audit documents.
• If required on specific opportunities, and following agreement with the Line Manager, provide support to sales, business development and proposals teams across other Clarke Energy territories.
• Where requested, provide tender support to Proposals Engineers in the form of specification preparation, tender analysis, drawing interrogation, budget review, checking and obtaining supplier quotations.
• Undertake specific project/opportunity/technology assessments as required by the business and report back on viability.
• Interface with both marketing and engineering functions to develop opportunities and where necessary propose solutions to potential customers.
• Engage with projects and service departments to determine delivery, installation, and on-going support requirements of new opportunities/technologies.

Examples of such opportunities:

• Grid-connected energy storage
• Microgrid / hybrid technology
• Heat pumps
• Hydrogen engine application development

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Engineering (or similar technical subject) from a recognised institution (alternative higher education certificates may be considered where supported by relevant industrial experience).
• Good understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Good understanding of power generation technologies, project development and net zero carbon.
• Have a working knowledge of territory specific regulation, technical requirements and standards relating to generation equipment.
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.

About you:

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

• Consistently trustworthy and professional.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Responsive to customer needs
• Supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
• Effective in time management and organization of 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:

• Good relationship building and communication skills-at all levels across both internal and external functions.
• Ability to motivate, persuade and influence others.
• A flexible approach to requirements – adapts to changing priorities and requirements.
• Strong planning skills.
• Commercial awareness – acts to minimize costs to Clarke Energy and customers.

Desirable:

• A background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering is desirable.
• The successful candidate should have experience of power generation markets in Clarke Energy territories.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required
• Experience of low carbon generation.
• Active interest in net zero carbon.

This a full time permanent position, based in our head office in Liverpool with the option of home working. The working hours are Monday to Friday 37.5 hours.

If you are looking for a career with a growing and exciting company that truly believes its people are at the heart of its success, Clarke Energy is the place for you. With opportunities spanning 27 different locations across the world, the possibilities are endless.

People truly are our power, and we foster a positive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to thrive. As we continue to grow, so do our opportunities. We are always looking to add to our teams and continue to build our Clarke Energy family. What are you waiting for?

Feel free to apply via LinkedIn, directly through our website or contact Davina.Fox@Clarke-Energy.com