Business Development Manager - Power Transmission and Distribution

Role: Business Development Manager - Power Transmission & Distribution

Location: London & National Travel

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Green Scout is proud to be partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and utilities organisation to recruit a talented Business Development Manager within its Power Transmission & Distribution division.

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the power, energy, utilities, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure sectors. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and innovation, they play a key role in supporting major infrastructure developments and the wider energy transition.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager to help expand their market presence, strengthen customer relationships, and identify new opportunities across the transmission and distribution sector.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive business development professional who thrives on building long-term client relationships and driving commercial growth.

You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, executing sales strategies, and supporting the organisation's growth objectives within the power transmission and distribution market.

Working closely with operational and leadership teams, you will help shape business development initiatives while ensuring clients receive exceptional service and tailored solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the power transmission and distribution sector.
• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and implement effective business development and sales strategies.
• Support bid opportunities and commercial discussions where required.
• Forecast business performance and maintain accurate sales pipelines.
• Utilise CRM systems and reporting tools to track activity and performance.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• Support brand awareness and market positioning initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure outstanding client delivery and customer experience.
• Contribute to the achievement of long-term strategic growth objectives.

About You

We are seeking a driven and commercially minded professional with a proven ability to generate new business and develop lasting customer relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in business development, sales, account management, or a related commercial role.
• Demonstrable success in achieving sales targets and delivering business growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple opportunities and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience within utilities, infrastructure, power transmission, distribution, energy, engineering, or related sectors.
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Understanding of the UK's energy and infrastructure markets.

What's on Offer

Our client offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development, alongside a competitive reward package and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

Company Culture

Our client is committed to creating a high-performance culture built on collaboration, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

They value individuals who take ownership, challenge conventional thinking, and work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and communities alike.

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