Strategic Energy Growth Manager

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Life Assurance

Training and Development

26 days annual leave plus bank H olid/

Job summary

Sembcorp Energy UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to shape and deliver growth across Wilton International and the wider UK energy portfolio. You will lead the identification, development and execution of major commercial opportunities, building senior relationships with customers, partners and internal teams to support decarbonisation and long-term value.

Reporting to the Business Development Director, you will drive governance compliant opportunity development from concept to close,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Commercial, or Account Management role within energy, utilities, industrial, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience developing and closing complex, long-term agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously from concept to commercial close.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and matrix organisations.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, value creation, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the implementation of the Business Development strategy for Wilton International and designated areas of the UK energy portfolio, identifying strategic growth opportunities and market positioning priorities that support long-term business objectives.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Business Development Director and Executive Leadership Team on market developments, customer requirements, industrial decarbonisation opportunities and emerging business risks.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with industrial customers, partners, and key stakeholders at Wilton International and beyond.
• Serve as the executive relationship owner for key strategic customers, partners and investors, maintaining senior-level external relationships that influence investment, growth and long-term commercial outcomes.
• Lead opportunity development from initial engagement through to commercial agreement, including shaping technical concepts, delivery models, and commercial structures.
• Work closely with Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Legal, Operations, and HSSE teams to develop robust and deliverable solutions.
• Support preparation of business cases, financial models, investment papers, and internal approval submissions.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations in line with delegated authority and governance requirements.
• Ensure opportunities progress through internal governance and approval processes in a timely and compliant manner.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity relevant to energy, infrastructure, and industrial decarbonisation.
• Provide regular updates on opportunity status, pipeline, and market insights to the Business Development Director.
• Represent Sembcorp Energy UK at customer meetings, industry forums, and relevant stakeholder engagements.

Job description

Sembcorp Energy UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to shape and deliver growth across Wilton International and the wider UK energy portfolio. You will lead the identification, development and execution of major commercial opportunities, building senior relationships with customers, partners and internal teams to support decarbonisation and long-term value.

Reporting to the Business Development Director, you will drive governance compliant opportunity development from concept to close,