Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager Water Management | Sustainability | Infrastructure Salary To £60,000 + Benefits Package Help solve one of the UK’s biggest environmental challenges – water scarcity. Our client is a rapidly growing environmental solutions company helping developers, local authorities, housing associations and infrastructure providers overcome water neutrality and sustainability challenges that impact planning and development. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in expanding innovative water and energy efficiency solutions that enable sustainable growth across the UK. This is an opportunity to join an impact-driven organisation at the forefront of environmental innovation, working with major stakeholders to deliver projects that support sustainable infrastructure and development. The Role You will drive business growth by building relationships with: Local authorities Property developers Water companies Environmental and planning stakeholders Your focus will be identifying new opportunities, securing contracts and developing solutions that support water management, nutrient neutrality and sustainable development goals. Key Responsibilities Business Development Identify and develop new opportunities across the water and sustainability sectors Build strong relationships with local authorities, developers and industry stakeholders Manage regional networks and client accounts Proposals & Bids Lead the preparation of high-quality proposals, tenders and funding applications Work closely with internal teams to support project planning and delivery Market Engagement Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities Generate leads and build a strong pipeline of opportunities Monitor and report on pipeline progress and revenue performance What Success Looks Like Securing new contracts and achieving revenue targets Winning competitive bids and tenders Expanding the client base within the water and sustainability sectors Developing long-term stakeholder relationships Generating new opportunities through industry engagement and networking About You We’re looking for someone who combines commercial drive with an interest in environmental solutions. You’ll likely have: 3+ years’ experience in business development or sales Experience working with local authorities, planning teams, environmental organisations or developers Knowledge of water management, sustainability or nutrient neutrality Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Experience developing proposals, bids or tenders Full driving licence and willingness to travel Desirable: Knowledge of planning regulations or S106 agreements Experience producing tender or bid documentation Interest in energy efficiency, sustainability or decarbonisation