Group Business Development Director

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alfa-Executive Solutions Full time

Group Business Development Director - UK Infrastructure/Utilities Sector

Base Salary
: £180k

Benefits
: Executive Car/Allowance, Generous Pension and Bonuses with possible Equity.

Location
: United Kingdom

Sector
: Infrastructure/Water/Power

Our client is a prominent, established UK Infrastructure and Utilities company is undertaking a strategic search for a highly accomplished Group Business Development Director.

This is a mission-critical, senior leadership appointment, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, with ultimate accountability for the group's organic and inorganic growth trajectory.

The Role

  • You will be charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive group-wide business development strategy.

  • Identifying, assessing, and prioritising new business streams, market opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships or acquisitions that align with the group's long-term corporate objectives.

  • Overseeing the development and meticulous management of a robust sales pipeline, focusing on high-value, complex, and regulated infrastructure contracts across energy, water, telecommunications sectors.

  • Leading all stages of the tender and bidding process, including commercial negotiations, risk assessment, and financial modelling to ensure optimal shareholder value and sustainable profitability.

  • Building and maintaining influential relationships with key governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, major clients, and industry stakeholders across the UK to position the company as a partner of choice.

  • Mentoring and managing the existing Business Development team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, ethical practices, and measurable results.

The Person

  • The ideal candidate will be a strategic visionary with a verifiable track record of success at a senior level within the infrastructure, utilities, or a closely related highly regulated industry.

  • Will have demonstrable success in winning large-scale, multi-year contracts (typically valued at £100m+.

  • A strong understanding of UK procurement processes and public sector frameworks is essential.

  • A degree-level education in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business, Finance). An advanced business qualification (e.g., MBA) is highly desirable.

  • Exceptional commercial and financial acumen, coupled with superior communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

  • Must be a self-starter who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

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.

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