Net Zero Business Developer

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Business Developer who will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth agenda by identifying and selling decarbonisation services for Amey via existing clients and contracts, while helping support building relationships to secure new business.

As part of the newly formed Net Zero and Energy Solutions Team, the role will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio of decarbonisation projects and delivering innovative solutions to help clients achieve their net zero carbon goals. Reporting directly to the Net Zero and Energy Solutions Director, the successful candidate will contribute to the team’s growth and development objectives.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic business development professional to lead the expansion of the company’s net zero and energy services, deliver impactful decarbonisation projects, and shape the future of the growth of the team. 

UK Wide remit with frequent travel to be expected.

The salary is £45,000 - £55,000  

The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them.

You will be responsible for:

• Assist in the development and execution of a strategic sales plan to grow the company’s decarbonisation services for both existing and new clients.
• Identify opportunities within current contracts to implement net zero and energy efficiency solutions.
• Build strategic relationships and identify cross selling opportunities across Amey.
• Establish and nurture relationships with new business to expand market presence for Net Zero and energy solutions.
• Lead the development of proposals and presentations, effectively communicating the benefits of Amey Net Zero propositions.
• Conduct comprehensive market trend analysis and gathering of intelligence.
• Represent the company at industry events, forums, and networking opportunities.
• Provide regular sales forecasts and updates to the Net Zero and Energy Solutions team, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Size & Scope:

• Working in a matrix style organisation collaborating with Complex Facilities Operational teams, working winning teams and the wider Amey business units such as Consulting and Transport Infrastructure
• UK Wide remit with frequent travel to be expected.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and marketing.
• Managing relationships with senior decision-makers within client organisations.
• Targeting both incremental growth in existing contracts and new business.

We want to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Additional Professional Qualifications (e.g. ILM, CMI, APM) are desirable.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in sales and business development, particularly within the Built Environment.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and securing existing clients and new business.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero landscape and solutions for the Built Environment.
• Ability to manage complex sales cycles.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and sales management software.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to create and present compelling business cases.

Technical competencies:

• Comprehensive knowledge of public procurement and framework agreements.
• Developing commercially astute client proposals, business cases and pitches.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sales methodologies such as Shipley or Miller Heiman.

Behavioral competencies:

• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and driving client outcomes.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resilience in managing complex projects and challenges.
• High ethical standards, aligned with the company’s sustainability and integrity principles.
• Exceptional adaptability, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program.

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Company Car

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining, and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take look at Amey

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We will also guarantee you an interview if you have a disability, as long as you are qualified for the role.  

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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