Europe & UK Power Consulting Growth Lead

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd.'s Power Consulting unit is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to grow our UK and European footprint. You will identify opportunities with utilities, transmission operators, developers, data centres, and e‑mobility customers, and lead the full sales cycle from first contact to contract award.

The ideal candidate combines strong energy market insight with a proven consultative selling track record, a deep UK network, and the ability to work autonomously in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of sales, business development, or consulting experience in power/energy.
• Strong UK energy market experience and established network.
• Proven consultative selling and closing complex engagements.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth of Power Consulting UK and support European expansion.
• Build strategic relationships with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrials, data centres, and e‑mobility.
• Identify, develop and convert consulting opportunities aligned with energy transition priorities.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification to contract award.
• Collaborate with regional teams and Hitachi Group companies to maximise market opportunities.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments to shape business strategy.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events to boost market visibility.

Skills

Consultative selling

UK energy market network

Autonomous working

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Business or related field

Master’s or PhD advantageous

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd.'s Power Consulting unit is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to grow our UK and European footprint. You will identify opportunities with utilities, transmission operators, developers, data centres, and e‑mobility customers, and lead the full sales cycle from first contact to contract award.

The ideal candidate combines strong energy market insight with a proven consultative selling track record, a deep UK network, and the ability to work autonomously in