Senior Proposals Engineer

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Senior Proposals Engineer – Shape the Future of Sustainable Energy Are you a commercially astute engineer with a talent for transforming technical insight into strategic wins? Clarke Energy is seeking a Senior Proposals Engineer to lead high-impact bid development across cutting-edge energy projects. Based at our Knowsley HQ, with occasional travel across the UK, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking EPC contractor driving the global energy transition.
Your Role in Engineering Success As a Senior Proposals Engineer, you'll take the lead in crafting compelling proposals that balance technical precision with commercial strategy. You'll be instrumental in securing major projects across sectors including CHP, BESS, gas peaking, hydrogen, and data centres.
Beyond proposal development, you'll also mentor junior team members and help refine our internal processes—making a lasting impact on both our business and your colleagues.
Key Responsibilities In this senior-level position, you'll be responsible for:
Leading the development of detailed, competitive proposals including scope, pricing, and terms
Reviewing customer RFQs and technical documentation to shape tailored solutions
Collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Project teams throughout the bid process
Coordinating site visits, supplier meetings, and subcontractor engagement
Supporting Sales Engineers during client interactions and presentations
Identifying and mitigating technical and commercial risks
Managing supplier and subcontractor RFQs and proposal documentation
Acting as the main point of contact for proposal-related client queries
Ensuring seamless handovers to the Project Delivery team
Reporting progress and insights to senior leadership
Driving continuous improvement across the proposals function
Upholding HSEQ standards across all proposal activities
Providing guidance and coaching to junior engineers within the team
What You'll Bring Essential 5+ years' experience in technical proposals or engineering sales
Strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
Proven track record in leading complex bids
Ability to interpret technical specifications and negotiate commercial terms
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desirable Degree or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Experience in CHP, BESS, hydrogen, peaking plants, or data centre projects
Previous mentoring or leadership experience within engineering teams
About Clarke Energy Clarke Energy is a global EPC contractor specialising in sustainable energy solutions. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO's hydrogen-ready gas engines, we operate in 29 countries, helping drive the transition to net zero.
Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and excellence. From initial design to project delivery and ongoing support, we deliver reliable, efficient, and low-carbon energy systems—and we invest in the people who make it happen.
Why Clarke Energy? We offer more than a role—we offer a career in a business that's shaping the future of energy. Our benefits include:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave +

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