Business Development Manager
Water Management | Sustainability | Infrastructure
Salary To £60,000 + Benefits Package
Help solve one of the UK’s biggest environmental challenges – water scarcity.
Our client is a rapidly growing environmental solutions company helping developers, local authorities, housing associations and infrastructure providers overcome water neutrality and sustainability challenges that impact planning and development.
As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding innovative water and energy efficiency solutions that enable sustainable growth across the UK.
This is an opportunity to join an impact-driven organisation at the forefront of environmental innovation, working with major stakeholders to deliver projects that support sustainable infrastructure and development.
The Role
You will drive business growth by building relationships with:
Local authorities
Property developers
Water companies
Environmental and planning stakeholders
Your focus will be identifying new opportunities, securing contracts and developing solutions that support water management, nutrient neutrality and sustainable development goals.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
Identify and develop new opportunities across the water and sustainability sectors
Build strong relationships with local authorities, developers and industry stakeholders
Manage regional networks and client accounts
Proposals & Bids
Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, tenders and funding applications
Work closely with internal teams to support project planning and delivery
Market Engagement
Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities
Generate leads and build a strong pipeline of opportunities
Monitor and report on pipeline progress and revenue performance
What Success Looks Like
Securing new contracts and achieving revenue targets
Winning competitive bids and tenders
Expanding the client base within the water and sustainability sectors
Developing long-term stakeholder relationships
Generating new opportunities through industry engagement and networking
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with an interest in environmental solutions.
You’ll likely have:
3+ years’ experience in business development or sales
Experience working with local authorities, planning teams, environmental organisations or developers
Knowledge of water management, sustainability or nutrient neutrality
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience developing proposals, bids or tenders
Full driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
Knowledge of planning regulations or S106 agreements
Experience producing tender or bid documentation
Interest in energy efficiency, sustainability or decarbonisation