Business Development Manager

Crossley Scott; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth initiatives in the UK wind market. This remote/hybrid role requires a seasoned professional with deep industry insight and a strong network to lead transformative projects supporting the UK's clean energy future.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in business development or project development in renewable energy.
• Deep understanding of the UK wind market and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong network across the renewable energy ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sales and market development initiatives.
• Identify and secure new commercial opportunities in offshore and onshore wind.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Insight

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Crossley Scott

Recruitment Consultant at Crossley Scott

Senior Business Development Manager – Offshore Wind / Wind Energy

Remote/Hybrid (UK National Coverage)

£70,000 - £100,000 base salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Comprehensive Benefits

Power the UK’s clean energy future.

The Company -

We are working with a leading renewable energy developer and strategic infrastructure partner at the forefront of the energy transition. As part of their continued growth across the offshore and onshore wind sectors, they are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Business Development Manager to lead on high-value strategic growth initiatives across the UK wind market.

The Role -

We are looking to speak with a seasoned business development professional with deep industry insight, commercial acumen, and the drive to lead transformative renewable energy projects that support the UK’s journey to Net Zero.

Key Responsibilities -

1. Strategic Sales and Market Development
2. Identify, evaluate, and secure new commercial opportunities across the offshore and onshore wind landscape — including project origination, partnerships, and asset acquisition.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
4. Build and maintain strategic relationships with developers, utilities, government agencies, supply chain partners, landowners, and investors. Represent the business in industry forums, consortia, and public sector partnerships.
5. Lead commercial due diligence, develop investment cases, and support negotiations for joint ventures, PPAs, site control, and development rights. Work closely with legal and technical teams to structure winning deals.
6. Drive the growth of a robust UK-wide wind energy pipeline by identifying and developing new projects, working closely with internal teams across development, planning, grid, and delivery.
7. Policy & Market Insight
8. Stay ahead of evolving market trends, regulatory frameworks (e.g., CfD rounds, seabed leasing), and offshore licensing processes to shape go-to-market strategies and maintain competitive positioning.

Industry Experience Required-

• Proven experience (3+ years) in business development, commercial strategy, or project development in offshore wind, onshore wind, or renewable energy.
• Deep understanding of the UK wind market – including CfD mechanisms, grid connection processes, and consenting challenges.
• A well-established network across the renewable energy ecosystem, including developers, supply chain, funders, and public sector entities.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to structure complex deals with multiple stakeholders.
• Self-driven and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a hybrid/remote role and travel nationally as required.

Salary Package -

• Performance-related bonus
• Remote/hybrid working flexibility
• Clear path for progression in a rapidly growing, sustainability-led organisation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and Project Management

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Electric Power Generation

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