Business Development Manager - Renewables

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to support the growth of our Renewables Division working across wind (onshore & offshore), solar and other renewable power generation technologies . <br><br>The Renewables centre of excellence is based in Glasgow; however, we recognise the value of remote and hybrid working so are open to applications throughout the UK. <br><br><b> Join a culture of innovation </b> , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. <br><br><b> The Role </b> <br><br>This is an exciting leadership role with an expectation that you will drive Wood's renewables strategy at a time when renewables is at the heart of our corporate strategy now and for many years to come. <br><br>Given the scale, reach and depth of Wood, there are significant opportunities for ongoing and structured career development across Wood's wider business. <br><br><b> O ur Clients and Projects </b> <br><br><b> It's a future for all of us </b> . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. <br><br>Our specialist renewables business works across the full asset life cycle and is supported by the full engineering capability from our wider consulting and projects business's with over 40,000 staff globally. Renewables are at the heart of Wood's support in energy transition and decarbonisation. <br><br>Wood's unrivalled market position is built on our ability to deliver end to end solutions from feasibility and advisory, through site selection and consenting, design and delivery. This through-life support is driven by our early phase specialist services delivered from our Renewables Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. Our early phase offering includes lenders and developer advisory, project development and engineering. This in turn enables our offerings as owners engineer and asset management and operational services. <br><br><b> What we can offer </b> <br><br><ul><li><b> Meaningful and interesting projects </b> delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors </li><li><b> Flexible working arrangements </b> that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant - </li></ul><ul><li><b> Commitment to Diversity and I nclusion </b> ; we are a n organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business </li><li><b> Competitive s alary </b> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market </li><li><b> Flexible benefits package </b> ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance ; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own </li><li><b> Commitment to c ontinued p rofessional d evelopment; </b> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests </li><li><b> Energy Transition Academy </b> - join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field </li></ul><ul><li><b> Global c onnections </b> ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession </li></ul><br><br><b> If all of this sounds good to you , review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. </b> <br><br><b> Typical Responsibilities: </b> <br><br><ul><li> Acting as the key point of contact for early client engagements, initiating the discussions and supporting throughout the sales development process </li><li> Key client relationship manager for strategic client accounts </li><li> Manage and co-ordinate activity on our accounts connecting across the wider Wood Key Account Programme </li><li> Responsible for refining and driving the strategic direction of our renewables business </li><li> Act as bid sponsor on select strategic bids and drive our win rates </li></ul><ul><li> Supporting innovation in the renewables business to drive our USPs in the market and business margins </li><li> Promote the Wood brand to the renewables industry and increase our industry profile across the service offering, including through representation at conferences, production of news and technical articles etc </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br>You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that's understandable. However, we'd still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges....do apply. <br><br><b> Expected: </b> <br><ul><li> A degree (or equivalent), in a relevant environmental or engineering </li><li> Significant experience in the renewables sector </li><li> A full driving licence </li><li> Track record in the renewables sector with a combination of operational delivery and business development roles </li></ul><ul><li> Well networked in the renewables industry with a proven track record of winning work with a variety of clients in the sector </li><li> Track record across the renewables asset life cycle in either consultancy or in a developer role </li><li> Experienced in commercial and business management including management and responses to strategic bids </li><li> An excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, clients, suppliers and industry </li><li> Willingness to travel, including international travel </li></ul><br><b> Desirable: </b> <br><ul><li> Profile in the industry and industry bodies </li></ul><br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.