Why Work at Clarke
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. 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.
Our 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.
Our 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. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
Role: Assistant Project Manager
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of complex energy and engineering projects at Clarke Energy.
Working closely with senior project leadership, this role will play a key part in the day‑to‑day coordination of projects across their full lifecycle - from design through execution and commissioning. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client and Clarke Energy expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious project professional looking to further develop their career within a collaborative, high-performance engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in the planning, organisation and management of allocated projects across design, execution and commissioning phases.
- Assist with the allocation and coordination of resources, including Clarke Energy staff, site teams and subcontractors, helping to ensure delivery against agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Help schedule and coordinate project meetings, including design reviews, execution meetings and commissioning meetings, ensuring actions are captured and followed up.
- Assist in maintaining project governance and compliance with Clarke Energy project management processes.
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand and interpret project requirements, highlighting any deviations or contract variations to the Project Manager.
- Support the development of detailed project plans covering technical, commercial and installation activities for progress tracking and reporting.
- Take minutes and distribute actions following meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with monitoring project progress, proactively identifying risks, issues or delays and escalating them in a timely manner.
- Support negotiation activities with contractors and suppliers by gathering information to help secure best value solutions.
- Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements are fully incorporated into project plans and adhered to at all stages.
- Help build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Experience assisting Project Managers within an engineering or construction environment.
- Understanding of project management principles and lifecycle delivery.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems.
- Working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and Microsoft Project.
Personal Attributes
- A role model for reliability, integrity and professionalism.
- Highly organised and capable of managing own workload effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and relationship‑focused approach.
- Proactive, flexible and willing to go the extra mile to support project delivery.
- Committed to quality, continuous improvement and self-development.
- Calm and resilient, able to work effectively under pressure.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of cost control and value delivery.
- Logical and pragmatic problem solver with strong attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
- Background in the power generation or energy sector.
- Technical understanding of CHP, electrical installations or complex plant projects.
- Project Management qualification or working towards one.
About Clarke Energy
Clarke Energy is an award-winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind‑the‑meter applications. We are proud to support the global transition to net zero through high-quality, innovative engineering solutions.
Our culture is built on integrity, professionalism and collaboration. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO’s hydrogen‑ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we combine in‑house engineering expertise, EPC project management and market‑leading aftersales support to deliver reliable, long-term value for our customers.
Ready to join us?
If you are a motivated Assistant Project Manager looking to develop your career within a respected and forward-thinking engineering organisation, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Clarke 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. In addition to the investment in your development, Clarke offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?"
Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day
