Job: Business Development Manger- Renewable Energy, Huntblue

Employer: Huntblue
Posted: 06 May 2008
Reference: EN.08.04.023
Contact: Natalie Quilter
Location: Across the UK
Sector: Consultancy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: Business Development Manger- Renewable Energy
Salary: Dependant on experience + attr

Our client is committed to working enthusiastically with their clients to achieve sustainable solutions in an increasingly complex society. The expertise and experience of their professionals in a variety of disciplines allows them to consider all technical, logistical, legal, organisational, social, environmental and economic aspects of projects, in order to subsequently develop sustainable and practical solutions.

Part of our clients overall growth strategy is to further develop their Renewable Energy expertise and market share and they are offering a unique and challenging opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to help them grow this key business area.

Our client will be building on its extensive track record in the renewable energy sector in providing a range of specialist services for developers, local authorities and others with an interest in this field. Their services are delivered in support of the many developing areas of technology in the sector, including:

• Offshore and onshore wind farms. • Tidal and wave. • Bioenergy, including biofuels and biomass. • Combined heat and power (CHP) facilities. • Micro regeneration. • Sustainable energy usage.

In this role you will be responsible for the following;

• Responsibility to develop the clients current Renewable Energy services within wider client offerings. • To provide and communicate business opportunities within & across the Divisions, building these into Divisional and Advisory Group business plans. • To undertake a strategic market review into the Renewable Energy sector including appraisal of clients, services, regions and identification of opportunities for profitable growth. • To develop a business plan for the Renewable Energy sector, confirming those market areas that build on existing strengths and capabilities with the aim of identifying growth areas. • To co-ordinate, report and communicate assignments undertaken within the sector –across and within Advisory Groups. • To share information across the UK regions and divisions to stimulate awareness of sector opportunities. • To liaise with the Marketing and Communications Support Group to develop awareness and profile raising of the Company within the sector (exhibitions, publications etc) • To develop own and Company profile within the sector via committee membership, papers etc. • Member of the senior management team and will actively work with other Business Managers and their teams in terms of potential leads and delivery of business management and market consolidation.

Our client offers a competitive salary plus a range of benefits including a contributory pension, discretionary company bonus, Health and Dental care and Life Insurance.

Skills Required:

• MICE / MIEE / MIMechE / MBA or equivalent accreditation to support the complex nature of business development and technical input required for the position. • Significant experience at a senior level within the Renewable Energy sector. • Proven business development experience • Experience of working and influencing within a matrix management structure. • Extensive Renewable Energy client network and / or profile • Experience and involvement in the following some of the following areas: o Planning consent process for Renewable Energy projects in at least one type out: offshore wind, onshore wind, tidal, wave, biomass, waste to energy • Economics of Renewable Energy and grants / subsidies • Delivery of Renewable Energy projects • Drivers and showstoppers of Renewable Energy projects • Power generation and connection to grid • General engineering and environmental aspects of Renewable Energy projects