Director of Business Development

Business Development Director Location: UK (Flexible / London / Regional offices) Sector: Sustainable Engineering Consultancy Base Salary: £150k Benefits: Executive Package (Including Executive Car / Car Allowance, Generous Performance Bonus, Senior Pension, Private Family Healthcare and Life Assurance) Our client is a leading sustainable engineering consultancy with an established international reputation for innovation and environmental excellence. Driven by market expansion and significant demand for net-zero and sustainable infrastructure solutions, they are now seeking to appoint a Business Development Director to lead their growth strategy across the UK. The Role

• Will report directly to the Board and take full strategic oversight for identifying, securing, and developing high-value client opportunities across the UK sustainable engineering sector.
• Will lead senior-level client engagement, building long-term strategic partnerships with developers, infrastructure owners, public sector bodies, and corporate clients.
• Will collaborate closely with technical directors and regional leadership teams to translate market intelligence into targeted business development campaigns and winning framework bids.
• Will mentor and support wider commercial teams, driving key account management strategies and embedding a strong business development culture across the consultancy. The Person
• Will ideally be educated to degree level in engineering, environmental studies or a relevant commercial discipline, with a proven track record of business development leadership in the UK consultancy market.
• Will possess a deep understanding of the sustainable engineering landscape, including decarbonisation strategies, green building, renewable energy, or sustainable infrastructure.
• Will demonstrate exceptional networking and relationship-building capabilities with a proven ability to secure high-value contracts and frameworks.
• Will be a natural leader with a proactive approach, keen to join a growing business where success is recognised and rewarded. Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.