Commercial Development Manager - Utilities

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection is seeking a commercially astute Commercial Development Manager to identify and secure high-value, long-term opportunities across the UK water and infrastructure landscape. You will work with senior decision-makers in water companies and the wider utilities sector to shape opportunities and develop viable business cases.

You will negotiate agreements, coordinate with technical and operational teams, and turn complex opportunities into investable projects.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and developing commercial opportunities.
• Ability to build business cases and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging opportunities across UK water and infrastructure sectors.
• Develop commercially attractive solutions and long-term investment cases.
• Negotiate agreements and coordinate with technical/operational teams to drive viable projects.

Skills

Commercial development

Stakeholder management

Business case development

Negotiation

Job description

Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Remote

Ref: 10579

The Company

An established organisation with a significant presence across the UK's infrastructure and utilities landscape is seeking a commercially astute Commercial Development Manager to identify, shape and secure high-value, long-term opportunities that support future investment and address some of the industry's most important challenges.

The Role

This is a highly influential role combining commercial insight, relationship management and the development of significant long-term strategic opportunities across the UK water and infrastructure landscape. Working with senior decision-makers across water companies and the wider utilities sector, you will identify emerging opportunities, develop commercially attractive solutions and build influential relationships. Opportunities will involve significant investment and managing multiple stakeholders where you will work closely with technical and operational teams to assess commercial potential, develop business cases, negotiate agreements and turn complex opportunities into viable long-term projects.

The Person

We are particularly interested in commercially minded individuals with experience working with water companies, utilities or major infrastructure providers, ideally involving complex technical or infrastructure-related opportunities. You will have a proven ability to identify and develop commercial opportunities, build business cases and influence senior stakeholders. Strong relationship management, commercial judgement and experience navigating complex, long-term agreements will be key to success.