Job Description:

Business Development Manager 
About the Role
A leading organisation within the UK energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth across renewable energy projects and grid connection opportunities. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, and supporting commercial growth across the renewable energy landscape.

Working closely with senior leadership, technical specialists, and delivery teams, you will help secure new project opportunities and strengthen the organisation's position within a rapidly evolving energy market. You will play a key role in building relationships with developers, investors, contractors, and stakeholders, helping to translate client requirements into commercially viable solutions that support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the renewable energy sector, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with business growth objectives.
• Develop relationships with developers, investors, consultants, EPC contractors, and key stakeholders across the renewables market.
• Engage with clients throughout project development stages, from feasibility through to project delivery.
• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, presentations, and commercial submissions.
• Work closely with technical and delivery teams to develop solutions that meet client and project requirements.
• Monitor market activity, industry developments, and emerging opportunities across renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and policy developments that may impact business growth.
• Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to the development of commercial strategies aligned with business objectives and sector growth opportunities.

About You
You are a commercially focused business development professional with experience working within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors. You are confident building relationships with clients and stakeholders and enjoy identifying opportunities that create long-term business value.
You possess strong communication and negotiation skills and are comfortable engaging with both technical and commercial audiences. You are organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple opportunities while operating within a fast-moving and competitive market environment.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy markets and project development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting bids, proposals, and negotiations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider business teams.

Desirable:

• Understanding of high-voltage electrical infrastructure and grid connection processes.
• Experience working with renewable energy developers, contractors, network operators, or infrastructure organisations.
• Knowledge of renewable technologies including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems.
• Understanding of UK energy markets, grid infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.

If you're looking to develop your career within renewable energy and infrastructure, send your CV to Jovita at VIQU Energy today.
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