Business Development Lead - Power Consulting (UK & Europe)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hitachi Energy Ltd.'s Power Consulting unit is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to grow our UK and European footprint. You will identify opportunities with utilities, transmission operators, developers, data centres, and e‑mobility customers, and lead the full sales cycle from first contact to contract award.

The ideal candidate combines strong energy market insight with a proven consultative selling track record, a deep UK network, and the ability to work autonomously in

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of sales, business development, or consulting experience in power/energy.
• Strong UK energy market experience and established network.
• Proven consultative selling and closing complex engagements.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsabilidades

• Drive profitable growth of Power Consulting UK and support European expansion.
• Build strategic relationships with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrials, data centres, and e‑mobility.
• Identify, develop and convert consulting opportunities aligned with energy transition priorities.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification to contract award.
• Collaborate with regional teams and Hitachi Group companies to maximise market opportunities.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments to shape business strategy.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events to boost market visibility.

Conhecimentos

Consultative selling

UK energy market network

Autonomous working

Client relationship building

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Business or related field

Master’s or PhD advantageous

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to grow the Power Consulting business, with a focus on Europe & UK. This role is central to expanding our consulting footprint with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrial customers, and fast‑growing segments such as data centres and e‑mobility.

You will work closely with Hitachi Energy’s regional Sales and Business Unit teams to position Power Consulting as a high‑value, trusted partner in the European energy transition. This is a high‑impact, autonomous role for someone who combines strong commercial skills with deep energy market insight.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Drive profitable growth of the Power Consulting business across the UK and support expansion throughout Europe.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrial customers, data centres, and e‑mobility stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and convert consulting opportunities aligned with energy transition priorities, including grid modernization, renewables integration, HVDC, storage, and digital solutions.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification and pursuit strategy through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award.
• Collaborate with regional Sales teams, Business Units, and Hitachi Group companies to maximize market opportunities and customer value.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments to shape business strategy and position Power Consulting as a trusted advisor.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, enhancing market visibility and strengthening customer engagement.
• Champion Hitachi Energy's values of safety, integrity, and accountability in all business activities.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Business, or related field (Master’s or PhD advantageous).
• 5+ years’ experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the power or energy sector.
• Strong experience in the UK energy market with an established professional network.
• Good understanding of power systems, renewables integration, grid modernisation, HVDC, storage, and digital solutions.
• Experience across European energy markets is an advantage.
• Proven track record in consultative selling and closing complex engagements.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast‑evolving environment.
• Valid work authorisation for the UK and willingness to travel (up to 40%).

More About Us

Hitachi Energy's Power Consulting unit helps utilities, ISOs, developers, and large energy users solve complex grid and power-delivery challenges by combining deep technical credibility with pragmatic execution. Our consultants bring together world‑class expertise in power system studies, market analysis, feasibility assessments, and digital solutions to support the global energy transition. With a growing global footprint and a commitment to sustainability, we offer the scale of a global organisation with the agility of a specialist consulting practice.

Publication date : 2026-10-07