Commercial Business Development Manager – Power Burners (Europe)

RecruitMe; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Business Development Manager for Power Burners to drive growth across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, experience in industrial sectors, and proven skills in selling engineered solutions. The role includes engaging with clients, overseeing technical proposals, and leading commercial negotiations. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for international travel and career progression.

Benefits

12% Pension

27 Days Holiday

BUPA Health

Life Insurance

Annual Bonus

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience within industrial engineering, energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals.
• Knowledge of combustion or burner systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage and convert new business opportunities across the UK and EMEA.
• Lead early-stage discussions and feasibility reviews.
• Conduct customer site visits and technical assessments.
• Develop competitive engineered solutions.
• Perform process design and equipment sizing.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Experience within industrial engineering

Proven background in selling engineered solutions

Clear communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Technical negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering

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.