Business Development Manager – Bioenergy/Renewable Energy

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy developer in Scotland seeks a Business Development Manager to drive projects in biomethane and bioenergy. The ideal candidate will have experience in the whisky industry, contract negotiation skills, and a passion for sustainability. The role involves identifying supplies, negotiating contracts, and liaising with various stakeholders to support expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Technical/engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of whisky/distillery industry.
• Business development expertise with commercial contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify feedstock supplies from the whisky industry and agricultural sources.
• Negotiate feedstock contracts to secure supply.
• Liaise with external stakeholders involved in projects.

Skills

Business development expertise

Technical understanding of whisky production processes

Contract negotiation experience

Knowledge of whisky/distillery industry

Passion for energy and sustainability

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Bioenergy/Renewable Energy

Location: Scotland (Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire)

Salary: £50-60k (Negotiable DOE)

Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a small but rapidly growing developer of renewable energy facilities in the UK. Their anaerobic digestion plants produce carbon-negative biomethane to decarbonise the UK’s gas and transport networks and strengthen energy resilience. This is a key role at the heart of the team with a focus on Scottish projects, working closely with colleagues across the business and with a range of external stakeholders.

You will join at a moment of significant development, with an ambitious strategy, a strong core team, and substantial funding to roll out £450m of new facilities across the UK over the next two years. The role requires an energetic, analytical, and personable character with passion for energy and sustainability, the ability to learn quickly, and the confidence to initiate and independently pursue new lines of enquiry.

Responsibilities

• Identify feedstock supplies from the whisky industry and agricultural sources including pot ale and pot ale syrup.
• Negotiate feedstock contracts and prepare contracts to secure supply in accordance with project timelines.
• Negotiate contracts with prospective clients for the supply of biomethane.
• Liaise with external stakeholders involved in projects (distilleries, farmers, contractors, lawyers, consultants, planning agents, etc.).

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical/engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of whisky/distillery industry.
• Business development expertise with commercial contract negotiation experience.
• Technical understanding of whisky production processes, including evaluation of evaporators.
• Full driving license and access to your own car; willingness to travel within Scotland and to the London office/English sites on occasion.
• Ideally educated to Degree level with commercial and technical knowledge in the whisky industry; knowledge in agriculture is a plus. A passion for energy and sustainability, quick learning ability, and the confidence to pursue new lines of enquiry are essential.

Additional Information

• Key Words: Business Development, Bioenergy, Renewable Energy, Anaerobic Digestion, Biomethane, Biogas, Distillery, Pot Ale, Commercial, Contractual, Contracts, Feedstocks, Agricultural, Whisky Production, Evaporators.

Job Information

• Job Reference: 997071_1659379007
• Salary: From £ to £ (range stated above)
• Locations: Scotland
• Job Types: Permanent
• Job Skills: Sales

Apply for this Job

Name *

Enter your full name.

Email *

Enter a valid email address.

Cover Letter *

Add your cover letter for supporting information here.

Upload a CV *

Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job.

Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy *

Fields marked with * are required.