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Salary: Competitive salary plus Veolia benefits (car/car allowance, bonus, pension, private healthcare)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Remote, with travel across the UK
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to establish and grow our advisory and consultancy offering within our Energy Business. The Business Development Manager will translate Veolia’s technical expertise into actionable strategies for clients, while building a pipeline of designed opportunities that can ultimately be delivered as Capital projects. This position would suit someone who has recently graduated within this industry.
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
Access to our company pension scheme
Free physiotherapy service
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.
What you'll be doing;
Lead the business development of energy and carbon consultancy services, including heat decarbonisation plans, energy audits, feasibility studies, investment-grade proposals, and project development agreements.
Collaborate with public and private sector clients to develop net-zero pathways, ensuring solutions are technically robust, commercially viable, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Develop a structured pipeline of consultancy engagements that lead into design and build projects, maximising conversion into long-term delivery.
Oversee the preparation of high-quality technical and commercial reports that influence customer board-level decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across target sectors.
Act as subject matter expert, representing Veolia at industry events and supporting our position as a market leader in decarbonisation consultancy.
Ensure we are aligned with the correct Frameworks to offer our services.
What we're looking for;
Experience in energy consultancy, engineering, or advisory roles or recently graduated within these fields.
Proven track record delivering decarbonisation strategies, heat decarbonisation plans, or energy masterplans.
Strong understanding of low-carbon technologies, including heat pumps, solar PV, energy storage, and demand reduction measures.
Commercial and financial modelling expertise with the ability to articulate investment cases.
Strategic business development skills with the ability to convert consultancy into capital project opportunities.
Excellent client engagement, relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level.
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
