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Business Development Lead - Building Energy Services team
Salary: Competitive salary package including company car, bonus and comprehensive Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid - Nationwide
Veolia’s Purpose;
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.
What we can offer you;
Access to our company pension scheme
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
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
We're seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive growth in our Building Energy Services division. Building Energy Services is focused on large-scale decarbonisation solutions for the Public Sector including Healthcare, Education, Justice and Defence sectors. Our solutions to decarbonise the public sector include innovative low-carbon systems, Heat Pumps, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems and insulating cladding systems.
Lead the development and growth of new business opportunities in building energy and decarbonisation services
Design and deliver energy solutions including Design & Build, Operations & Maintenance, and Energy Performance Contracts
Manage complex tender processes and develop winning proposals
Work closely with a number of internal stakeholders from our Technical, Operational, Financial, Legal and HR teams to co-design and put forward winning solutions.
Maintain accurate sales pipeline using Salesforce CRM
Develop and maintain senior stakeholder relationships across public sector clients
What are we looking for?
Technical
Minimum 5 years' experience in energy sector sales/business development
Strong understanding of decarbonisation technologies and solutions
Experience in public sector tender processes
Proven track record in solution sales with £5m+ deal values
Core Competencies
Strategic account management and relationship building
Commercial and financial modelling expertise
Strong project management capabilities
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Experience leading cross-functional teams
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.
