Job Overview
Apply now We have an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Leader to join our client in London on a Permanent basis. Our client is a global quality assurance and risk management consultancy with the energy and infrastructure sector. They are looking for a Business Development Leader to join their infrastructure team to work on developing business in the UK gas infrastructure markets. As Business Development Leader - Infrastructure the primary focus of the role will be leading the business development drive towards their UK gas infrastructure customers in gas transmission and distribution, but will also be responsible for developing their markets in adjacent infrastructure areas such as water, rail, aviation and defence. The role will report to the head of Department of Advisory business. You will work together with predominantly with colleagues in the advisory department by leading business development activities, aiming to convert leads into assignments for the Advisory unit. The work will be carried out in national and international project teams in collaboration with both the company and clients' experts and consultants. It will be important that you can demonstrate technology leadership in relevant areas to drive future business growth. Key responsibilities include: Play an Operational/tactical and strategic role in achieving the targets set out in the annual plan for the UK region.Utilise business network opportunities to convert business leads into further opportunities.Engage with global internal network to deliver high quality work in national and international teams.Demonstrate thought leadership in the infrastructure sector through conference paper, technical articles and engagement with professional bodies Essential Requirements: Relevant degree in EngineeringExtensive Sales/Business Development experience within the infrastructure market.Excellent English communication skills.Technically / Tactically / Commercially drivenGood interpersonal skills across cultures.Structured, goal orientated and service minded with a "can do" attitude.Aware of the emerging energy transition in the UK and the impacts on the gas market. This is a great opportunity for a Business Development Leader to join our reputable client in London. Our client offers a competitive salary for this permanent role. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK without Visa restrictions. For further information please call Ashley Clarke on or email ashley.clarke @ blueprintrecuit.com and quote 13788AGC, or apply directly using the "Apply" option below.