Commercial Business Development Manager – Power Burners (Europe)

RecruitMe; England; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering solutions is seeking a Commercial Business Development Manager to drive business development for Power Burner systems across Europe. The successful candidate will engage in customer interactions, feasibility studies, and commercial negotiations. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £80k with an excellent benefits package, as well as opportunities for international travel and career growth.

Benefits

12% Pension

27 Days Holiday

BUPA Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Christmas & Annual Bonus

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• Experience within industrial engineering, energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals.
• Proven background in selling engineered solutions or capital equipment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage and convert new business opportunities across the UK and EMEA.
• Lead early-stage discussions, feasibility reviews and project scoping.
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals.

Skills

Proactive self-starter

Clear and confident communication

Strong problem-solving ability

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Commercial Business Development Manager – Power Burners (Europe)

CIRCA £80k + 12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (+PH), BUPA Health, Life Insurance, Christmas & Annual Bonus, Regular Team Events

What’s In It For You

• A strategic, high-impact position leading the growth of the Power Burner business across Europe
• Exposure to global engineering projects across oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation and energy
• Strong progression opportunities within a technically advanced, people-focused organisation
• A varied role blending engineering design, solution development, customer engagement and commercial negotiation
• International travel across the UK, Europe and the wider EMEA region
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a global leader in combustion and environmental engineering. You will drive business development for Power Burner systems across Europe, leading initial customer engagement, feasibility work, technical proposals and commercial negotiations. You’ll work closely with engineering specialists, project teams and international sales colleagues to deliver solutions that enhance performance, safety and environmental compliance for major industrial clients.

The role requires a strong 'all-round' engineer with a strong commercial understanding to evolve enquiries from initial enquiry to proposing technical solutions to negotiating commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage and convert new business opportunities across the UK and EMEA
• Lead early-stage discussions, feasibility reviews and project scoping
• Conduct customer site visits, plant surveys and technical assessments
• Develop competitive engineered solutions aligned to customer requirements
• Perform process design, equipment sizing and system optimisation
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and external agents
• Present technical concepts to customers and senior stakeholders
• Lead commercial negotiations and close orders
• Handover secured projects to internal execution teams and provide post-order support
• Represent the business at meetings, industry events and technical forums

What We’re Looking For

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar
• Experience within industrial engineering, energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals
• Proven background in selling engineered solutions or capital equipment (UK and EMEA)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles
• Knowledge of combustion or burner systems beneficial but not essential
• Additional languages advantageous

Personal Qualities

• Proactive self-starter who works confidently with autonomy
• Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Able to manage complex technical and commercial conversations
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and travelling internationally
• Based primarily at the Oakham office

Why Join

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive and technically excellent organisation with a strong focus on personal development, global exposure and long-term career growth. Expect clear progression pathways, international project involvement and a culture built on integrity, innovation and teamwork.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially minded engineer ready to lead high-value projects across Europe, apply today.