Business Development Manager - SSE PLC : Job Details

Business Development Manager

• 549765

• Closing at: Jul 31 2024 at 14:00 BST

About the Role

Base Location: UK South - Flexible with regular visits to Cardiff, Reading and London Offices

Salary: Competitive + Annual Bonus, Car/Cash Allowance + Benefits package

 Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available

About the Department

SSE Energy Solutions is accelerating the transition to net zero by creating a more resilient and sustainable energy system through investing in, building, and connecting localised flexible infrastructure, using technology and data analytics to drive the long-term performance of energy assets – taking a Whole System approach to energy infrastructure.

Our infrastructure specialists construct a comprehensive portfolio of energy assets, incorporating advanced technologies; these include grid connected power networks, flexible generation & storage, EV charging, heat & cooling, and smart network solutions.

What is the Role?

The Business Development Manager is a key role, employed to drive forward our business relationships and solutions primarily with developers, investors, consultants, and principal contractors for new build industrial, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Working with internal stakeholders, experts and external partners, you will ensure our proposition is scoped and developed in line with our clients’ needs and our business strategy.

The role’s primary focus will be aligned to the design and build of new electricity network assets for adoption by our affiliated IDNO business, Optimal Power Networks (OPN). OPN has an ambitious growth trajectory in the expanding GB-wide IDNO market and is strongly committed to supporting the net zero energy transition by investing millions of pounds in networks that are fit for the future.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Origination, qualification and scoping new opportunities.

- Developing and maintaining key accounts and client relationships through a partnership approach.

 Developing and managing a pipeline of opportunities across a wide client base, and with other key stakeholders across the eco-system of an opportunity.

- Manage bids for projects including project development, tender submissions, internal governance processes and contractual negotiation.

- Attending networking events as required and deliver speaker slots, both internally and externally to build brand awareness.

What do I need?

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Proven track record with extensive relevant experience in the Regeneration, Development and/or Construction sector.

- Proven experience securing business with energy infrastructure in the industrial, commercial and mixed-use markets.

- A broad technical understanding of high and low voltage electricity networks, up to 132kV and IDNO electricity distribution networks.

- Highly experienced networker and relationship manager - connected and able to build and manage diverse relationships with a wide group of stakeholders.

- Experience of solution / consultative client engagement and building bespoke value propositions with customers across a complex range of technology and solutions.

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact  / .

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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