Business Manager

HOUSE OF ABY; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Regular training

Competitive compensation

Dynamic environment

Cross-brand opportunities

Job summary

HOUSE OF ABY, ABMI Engineering UK, Bristol, seeks a driven leader to shape UK operations and drive growth in the energy sector. You will identify clients, recruit top consultants, and manage a high-performing team across brands within the group.

You will develop your Business Unit, monitor profitability, and leverage opportunities across cities and brands, while upholding the group values of expertise, integrity, and care for people.

Qualifications

• Experience providing consulting services in the energy sector.
• Dynamic and proactive mindset, thrives under challenging environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new clients within the energy sector.
• Recruit and lead a team of consultants, supporting their career development.
• Develop and optimise your Business Unit for profitability and growth.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and cross-brand opportunities within HOUSE OF ABY.

Job description

HOUSE OF ABY, an engineering and consulting group operating in 9 countries, brings together 11 brands (including Abylsen, ABMI, Pharmacos…) and is built on four key pillars:

• Engineering – Technical expertise and cutting-edge engineering
• Solutions – Development and implementation of tailored solutions
• Digital – Innovation and digital transformation
• Advisory – Strategic consulting in HR and QRSE

This role is part of the ABMI brand.

ABMI Engineering UK is part of a leading international engineering consultancy group with over 35 years of experience in highly regulated sectors. In the UK, we’re leveraging this expertise to support major projects within the energy industry. Our Bristol-based team is expanding, and we’re looking for skilled engineers and consultants who want to make a real impact both technically and professionally. Throughout this growth, we remain anchored in our core values: expertise, integrity, and care for people because our consultants are at the heart of everything we do.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

From day one, you’ll help shape our UK operations and our future. We'll give you the space, the trust, and the support to grow.

Business Development

Identify and prospect new clients within the energy sector.

Understand their challenges and make them match with suitable engineering profiles.

Build strong, trusting relationships and ensure ongoing client support and loyalty.

Recruitment & Team Management

Play a key role in identifying and recruiting top talent in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.

Build and lead your team of consultants, supporting them in their career development.

Provide personalised follow up, taking into account their aspirations (projects, sectors, etc.) and promoting skills development through annual reviews and tailored training.

Managing Your Business Unit

Act as a true intrapreneur, developing and optimising your activity while leveraging the strength of a recognised group.

Ensure the profitability of your Business Unit by implementing an effective strategy and monitoring performance indicators.

Why Join ABMI Engineering UK?

• Clear, merit based career progression with transparent evaluation criteria.
• Access to regular training tailored to your role and responsibilities.
• An evolving package reflecting your commitment, including a fixed salary, uncapped monthly bonus, and additional benefits.
• A dynamic, stimulating environment within a rapidly expanding Group.
• Opportunities to explore other sectors, cities, roles, and brands within the HOUSE OF ABY.

Committed to equal opportunities, all our job offers are open to candidates with disabilities.

Your Profile

Successful experience providing consulting services in the energy sector.

Dynamic and proactive mindset, thriving in challenging environments. Driven by performance and continuous improvement, with resilience and perseverance.

Excellent interpersonal skills, attentive listener, and a genuine ability to build connections and foster team spirit.

Recruitment Process

Initial phone call, then video interview (including practical case studies) with a member of the Corporate Talent Acquisition team at HOUSE OF ABY (Flavio Isabel).

Meeting (directly at the Bristol office) with your future manager, followed by an appointment with the Regional Director.