Business Development Leader – Multi-Utility (North UK)

ESP Utilities Group Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Utilities Group Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth in the multi-utility sector, building trusted relationships with new and existing clients.

The role covers the North of England & Scotland, focusing on identifying opportunities, delivering value, and managing a robust pipeline while negotiating contracts to support ESP's strategic objectives and ongoing UK energy infrastructure growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the multi-utility (gas/electric/water) sector.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with companies, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of client needs and how ESP solutions add value.
• Proven track record of creating and executing strategic business plans.
• Experience generating a robust pipeline and closing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver volume and value targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the multi-utility sector.
• Meet with prospective clients to document requirements and articulate ESP's value.
• Create and execute strategic plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Generate and manage a pipeline across public and private sector clients.
• Lead client engagement through meetings, presentations, and industry events.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities in regulated and non-regulated utilities.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to prioritise leads.
• Negotiate contracts in line with company guidelines.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Sales strategy

Account management

Contract negotiation

Job description

ESP Utilities Group Ltd. is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth in the multi-utility sector, building trusted relationships with new and existing clients.

The role covers the North of England & Scotland, focusing on identifying opportunities, delivering value, and managing a robust pipeline while negotiating contracts to support ESP's strategic objectives and ongoing UK energy infrastructure growth.