Business Development Manager (Private Networks)

Advance TRS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical infrastructure company is seeking a Business Development professional to drive growth within their portfolio across Yorkshire and the South of the UK. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, managing relationships, and leading multimillion-pound project captures. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in electrical infrastructure or renewable energy, excellent communication skills, and commercial acumen. This role may involve travel and offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong business development track record within major electrical infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of major project procurement routes and complex design/build projects.
• Ability to lead strategic pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure opportunities within major projects.
• Build and manage relationships with major stakeholders.
• Lead the capture process for multimillion-pound projects.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Role Purpose

To drive growth in the organisation's portfolio of major electrical infrastructure projects, including EHV/HV networks, private networks, new grid connections, and large‑scale infrastructure schemes. This position targets strategic clients across Yorkshire and the South, focusing on long‑cycle, high‑value project wins.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure opportunities within major projects, private networks, and large‑scale electrical infrastructure.
• Build and manage relationships with major contractors, developers, consultants, DNOs/IDNOs, renewable energy providers, and industrial clients.
• Lead the capture process for multimillion‑pound projects – from early engagement to contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal design, engineering, commercial, and project delivery teams to structure compelling technical and commercial solutions.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the UK power networks market, including EHV/HV infrastructure, grid constraints, and regulatory drivers.
• Develop strategic account plans and long‑term partnership opportunities.
• Deliver accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and regular reporting to leadership.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and engage with stakeholders across the wider energy and infrastructure ecosystem.

Skills & Experience

• Strong business development track record within major electrical infrastructure, EHV/HV networks, utility contracting, or grid‑scale renewable/energy projects.
• Understanding of major project procurement routes, NEC frameworks, and large‑complex design/build projects.
• Ability to lead strategic pursuits and manage high‑profile client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to shape value propositions for complex technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel across North or the South.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status