Business Development Manager, Solar

BH-326190
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  • England South East London
  • Permanent
  • Alternative & Renewable Energy
  • Batteries
  • Solar
An established engineering and energy solutions provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join its London team. This is a pivotal role within a high-performing work-winning function, supporting the organisation’s next phase of growth across the UK energy sector.

The successful candidate will help expand a strong pipeline of secured work, with a particular focus on developing opportunities within grid‑scale solar, battery storage, and complementary energy solutions that enhance the company’s existing building services engineering offering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate high-quality pipeline intelligence across core sectors in London, the South, and wider England.
  • Build a deep understanding of client operations, culture, and procurement preferences to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Develop and sustain strong working relationships with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, M&E Consultants, Architects, and end clients.
  • Shape and maintain a clear pipeline aligned with the organisation’s energy solutions growth strategy.
  • Manage critical pipeline and project data through CRM systems.
  • Lead client relationship management, ensuring client needs remain central to the service offering.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and represent the business at networking events.
  • Collaborate closely with Communications, Bids, and other internal teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Proven track record within the Grid / Utility PV sector in the UK.
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Business Development or work-winning roles.
  • Strong CRM experience and confidence managing structured data.

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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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