Are you an experienced business development manager looking for a new challenge?We are working with a growing infrastructure business operating within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued commercial growth across major projects and strategic client accounts.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth, engaging with clients early in the project lifecycle, and working closely with internal technical and operational teams to develop commercially viable solutions.Responsibilities:As a Business Development Manager you will
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities across the energy and infrastructure sectors
Build and manage relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to drive long-term business growth
Lead and support commercial discussions including bids, proposals, tenders, and contract negotiations
Work collaboratively with internal technical, pre-construction, and delivery teams to develop commercially viable solutions
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support business growth strategy
Represent the business at industry events, networking opportunities, and client meetings to strengthen market presence
Ensure smooth handover of secured projects into operational delivery while maintaining ongoing client relationships
Requirements:As a Business Development Manager, you will need
Proven business development or sales experience within energy, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure sectors
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to generate and convert new business opportunities
Commercially driven with strong negotiation and influencing skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Benefits:As a Business Development Manager, you will
Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential
Competitive hourly rate/salary depending on experience
Opportunity to work within a growing and future-focused industry
Supportive team environment
If you're an ambitious business development professional looking to join a growing organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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