Business Development Manager - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Bilsthorpe CP; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation services provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth and lead projects in a remote-based role with periodic travel to Cardiff. The role requires 7+ years of experience in power generation and a bachelor's degree in engineering or business. The company offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Flexible working

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience within power generation, industrial maintenance, or heavy engineering services.
• Large network in the Energy from Waste or Combined Cycle Gas Turbine market.
• In-depth technical expertise in steam plants, piping systems, and ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop and sustain relationships with utilities and contractors.
• Lead preparation of tenders, proposals, and contracts.
• Ensure efficient delivery of maintenance and repair works.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams for operational performance.

Skills

Business development capabilities

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Client relationship management

P&L responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading power generation and engineering services provider, recognised for its expertise in steam plants, piping systems, and industrial maintenance, to recruit a Business Development Manager for its remote-based role with periodic travel to Cardiff.

The strategically important Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and flexible working. If you're a Business Development Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is committed to growth, safety, and operational excellence, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in steam plant, piping, and ancillary equipment repair and upgrade projects.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with utilities, EPC contractors, and industrial clients, including waste-to-energy operators.
• Lead the preparation of tenders, proposals, and contracts to successfully secure new projects.
• Ensure the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of maintenance, repair, and upgrade works on boilers, turbines, piping systems, and ancillary plant.
• Take ownership of budgets, schedules, manpower planning, and subcontractor management, ensuring full compliance with HSE and quality standards.
• Introduce and maintain systems to track performance, costs, and client satisfaction, fostering continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams, aligning operational performance with long-term business strategy.
• Act as a company representative at industry forums, technical conferences, and key client meetings.

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, with preference for Mechanical, Power, or Industrial Engineering.
• A large network in the Energy from Waste or Combined Cycle Gas Turbine market.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience within power generation, industrial maintenance, or heavy engineering services.
• In-depth technical expertise across steam plants, piping systems, boilers, turbines, and associated ancillary equipment.
• Demonstrated success in driving business development while delivering complex projects to a high standard.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations, compliance frameworks, and quality management practices.

Personal skills

• The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is commercially astute with strong business development capabilities.
• Able to balance revenue growth with operational excellence.
• A strong leader with excellent negotiation and client relationship skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and confident in decision-making.
• Customer-focused with a drive for reliability and efficiency.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with P&L responsibility and forecasting revenue.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead high-value projects in the power generation and piping services sector.
• Long-term career development within a highly specialised technical field.
• Flexible, remote-based role with supportive leadership and collaborative culture.

INDPOW

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