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Technical Sales Manager - Power & Process

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team are exclusively partnering with a world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals and are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Manager to join their growing business in their Power and Process sector. The Technical Sales professional is key to further developing their Process Industry market across the Central Belt of Scotland and the North. The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specification with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in their chosen markets and applications. This position comes with a salary of up to £55,000, company vehicle and a bonus scheme of 20%-40% based on personal and company performance. If you’re a successful Salesperson and are looking to work for an organisation that values their staff and provides growth opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Sales Manager you will:  
  • Identify and engage with UK DNO companies and process industry projects, building brand awareness and securing specifications to drive sales.
  • Develop new business opportunities from initial contact through to inclusion on client-approved lists and maintain existing relationships.
  • Present the company’s’ solutions to key decision-makers through technical presentations, site visits, and training.
  • Drive sustainable growth via targeted sales plans and world-class project support.
  • Use CRM for customer management, provide market insights, and offer pre-sales technical advice.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • University degree or equivalent, or sufficient industry experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience in selling technical solutions to decision-makers, with existing relationships in target sectors.
  • Strong understanding of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical systems in relevant markets.
  • Ability to develop structured plans, engage new prospects, and manage long-term sales projects.
  • Proven experience in providing technical support and application surveying, with a strong understanding of Ex standards, particularly in relation to enclosures and cable glands.
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions in competitive environments, with in-depth knowledge of the UK DNO market.
    Personal skills: The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to present solutions, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Engineer role:  
  • Salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
  • 20% – 40% bonus structure based on individual and company performance
  • Company car
  • Development opportunities
  • Double pay on your third year anniversary month!
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M&E Estimator

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/3/26
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist infrastructure and utilities contractor delivering complex works across the UK’s nuclear and regulated utilities sectors to recruit an experienced M&E Estimator with a strong water and utilities background to support estimating activities across a growing portfolio of non-core works The Estimator role is working Inside IR35, comes with a daily rate of up to £500pd (depending on experience) and will be initially based on a 12-month contract. The position is based on-site at Hinkley Point C and covers other nuclear power stations across the UK. The role has a clear M&E estimating bias and is ideally suited to someone with extensive experience in water infrastructure and treatment systems. A civils background is not essential, provided the candidate has deep and practical water experience. If this sounds interesting, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the M&E Estimator role Reporting to the Design & MEICA Manager you will:  
  • Prepare accurate and robust M&E estimates for design and build projects
  • Estimating for:
    • New structures
    • Water to foul systems
    • Temporary and permanent treatment centre “pop-up” solutions
  • Support estimating activity across multiple nuclear sites including:
    • Hinkley Point C (HPC)
    • HPA / HPB
    • Sizewell C (SZC)
  • Work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to develop cost-effective solutions
  • Review scopes, drawings, specifications, and client requirements
  • Contribute to early-stage feasibility and pre-construction estimating
  • Operate within a non-core area of the business, focusing on specialist and bespoke works rather than large civils packages
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following: Proven experience as an M&E Estimator Extensive water and utilities experience (essential) Background in estimating for:
  • Water treatment
  • Wastewater / foul systems
  • Utilities or regulated infrastructure projects
Experience working on design and build schemes Nuclear or similarly regulated environment experience desirable but not essential Experience-led profile preferred over formal qualifications   Salary and benefits of the Mechanical and Electrical Estimator role   BPSS clearance required Role is inside IR35 only £500pd depending on experience No benefits, bonuses, or expenses paid separately ?  #LI-GH1 INDNUC  

Environmental Compliance Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team are partnering with a leading utilities and infrastructure services provider, recognised for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, to recruit an Environmental Compliance Manager to work on the Sizewell C project.

The strategically important Environmental Compliance Manager role comes with a competitive salary, up to 20% combined pension contribution, performance-related bonus and many additional benefits.

If you’re an Environmental Compliance Manager with experience in environmental compliance, water management, scientific analysis or a related discipline and are looking to work for an organisation that takes pride in supporting professional development and enabling career progression, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Environmental Compliance Manager role

Reporting to the relevant site management team, you will:

  • Manage compliance with the Sizewell C abstraction licence, including abstracted flow, water usage and ‘hands-off’ flow conditions.

  • Ensure accurate and timely daily and monthly sampling across abstraction points, including water quality, bathing water quality and cement grade quality samples.

  • Ensure required checks of the Leiston drain crossing and Aldhurst Farm weir are completed accurately and at the required frequency.

  • Monitor and maintain accurate abstraction data, including transferring daily sample information to the Water Abstraction Tracker for submission to the Environment Agency.

  • Monitor site discharge quality to ensure environmental compliance, protect public safety and minimise the risk of regulatory breaches.

  • Manage compliance and assurance requirements for generators operating at Sizewell C in accordance with the Industrial Emissions Directive.

  • Liaise with the Sizewell C client and Environment Agency regarding site inspections, recommendations and follow-up actions.

  • Capture, analyse and report groundwater, surface water and dewatering data to demonstrate compliance with UK environmental regulations.

  • Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results within agreed contractual and regulatory timescales.

  • Maintain accurate records and work within the Quality Policy and ISO 17025 requirements to support UKAS accreditation.

  • Raise and manage Insights relating to data or compliance issues, working with operational teams to investigate and close out actions.

  • Liaise with laboratories and third-party contractors regarding results, certificates and investigations.

  • Undertake telemetry data downloads and process raw groundwater and surface water data.

  • Review and update sampling procedures, water and sediment management plans and internal scientific analyst guides.

  • Lead on Permit to Pump authorisation and registration to ensure water quality requirements are maintained.

  • Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the client, meeting all contractual deadlines.

  • Work closely with Environmental Technicians and Process Technicians to ensure asset management checks and maintenance activities are completed.

  • Conduct analysis of groundwater data and surface water sample results.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject.

  • Experience relevant to the water industry, environmental management, geology, chemistry or a related discipline.

  • Experience with laboratory techniques, equipment and maintenance would be advantageous.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety requirements.

  • Working knowledge of laboratory quality control and the principles of quality management.

  • Understanding of environmental permitting, water abstraction or regulatory compliance would be advantageous.

  • Experience working with scientific, environmental or water quality data would be beneficial.

Personal skills

The Environmental Compliance Manager role would suit someone who has:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

  • A practical, methodical approach and the ability to follow detailed procedures accurately.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • The ability to build effective working relationships with clients, regulators, laboratories, contractors and internal teams.

  • The confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.

  • The flexibility to operate effectively within a busy construction and site environment.

  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving environmental compliance issues.

  • Strong IT and data-handling skills, with confidence analysing and reporting scientific information.

Salary and benefits of the Environmental Compliance Manager role
  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service

  • Up to 20% combined pension contribution

  • Performance-related bonus of around 5%

  • Opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to 5 every year

  • Healthcare package

  • £1,000 employee referral fee

  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary

  • Electric vehicle and Cycle2Work schemes

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

  • One paid volunteering day each year

  • Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers

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Senior Integrity Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of complex Engineering Solutions and services to the nuclear energy, industrial and petrochemical sector, to recruit a Senior Integrity Engineer to be based at Sizewell B. This brand new position will be performing inspection of industrial plant for the monitoring of degradation and corrosion of assets, while developing relationships with customers. This role comes with a base salary up to £56,000 per annum. If you’re a Integrity Engineer, or Corrosion Engineer from a regulated sector and are looking to work for an organisation in the nuclear sector that that invests in itself and their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Integrity Manager you will:  
  • Conduct assessments of industrial plant items such as pipework, vessels, tanks, supporting structures.
  • Conduct inspections and make recommendations while liaising with company Technical Authorities to develop solutions and propose improvements with respect to known degradation issues.
  • Review proposals for remedial work and recommendations for corrosion management according to industry best practice.
  • Develop and refine inspection routines.
  • Develop resource plans for inspection activities according to schedule and scope requirements.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Qualified in plant inspection such as Level 2 or 3 CSWIP Plant Inspector.
Personal skills The Senior Integrity Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Substantial inspection/integrity experience.
  • Self-motivated and driven to deliver own workload with minimal oversite.
  • Aspirations to broader team management and capability development within a large multifaceted organisation.
  • Experience in working within a highly regulated environment, such as Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Chemical Production, or Aerospace (for example).
Salary and benefits of the Senior Integrity Engineer role  
  • A base salary up to £56,000 per annum,

Estimator

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
About FLI Structures

FLI Structures is a leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of steel towers, platforms, screw?pile foundations and infrastructure for the telecoms, rail, highways, energy, radar, pipe?bridge and flood?mitigation sectors. We pair cutting?edge engineering with strong QHSE credentials (ISO 45001, RoSPA Gold). Our in?house teams enable fast, high?quality bespoke solutions alongside repeatable standard products

api.occupop.com+2fli.co.uk+2uk.indeed.com+2. Role Overview

We’re looking for a diligent and technically adept Estimator to join our Commercial team. You’ll prepare cost estimates for steel structures, foundations, and associated infrastructure components—from materials and labour to transport, plant, and installation. You’ll work with engineers, project managers, suppliers, and clients to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities
  • **Preparation of Estimates**

    • Perform detailed material take?offs from structural drawings and specifications. • Develop comprehensive cost estimates—covering materials, labour, equipment, logistics, subcontractors, and OPE.
  • Commercial Analysis & Value Engineering

    • Analyse project scopes to identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.
  • Supplier/Subcontractor Management

    • Source, evaluate and build relationships with suppliers/sub?contractors (e.g. steel fabricators, transporters, piling teams) to secure competitive pricing and lead?times.
  • Cross?Functional Coordination

    • Collaborate with design, engineering, fabrication, HSEQ and installation teams to ensure alignment on scope, risks, scheduling, and buildability.
  • Bid & Tender Support

    • Assist in bid preparation, including commercial documentation, risk registers, and presentation materials. • Participate in pre?bid and post?bid reviews and client pricing negotiations.
  • Project Monitoring & Reporting

    • Track and report on cost changes and variations against estimates. • Support continuous improvement of estimating methods and systems.
What You’ll Bring
  • Professional Qualification

    • HND (min) in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.
  • Relevant Experience

    • Ideally 3–5 years in estimating steel structures, heavy civil or infrastructure projects (e.g. towers, foundations, pipe bridges). • Proven ability to understand structural drawings and produce cost?based take?offs.
  • Technical Skills

    • Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ideally estimating software. • Familiarity with structural fabrication and piling processes is a strong plus.
  • Core Competencies

    • Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external subcontractors. • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness. • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
What’s in It for You?
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience, including pension, holiday allowance, death?in?service cover, and employee assistance schemes (education/health perks).

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the Commercial and Project Management streams.

  • Supportive Culture: Health & safety oriented, quality-focused, and committed to your growth.

  • Hybrid Working: Combination of site/office presence and remote flexibility.

  • Purpose-Driven Impact: Contribute to significant UK infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecom projects that underpin national connectivity and sustainability.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to [[email protected]] (or use the contact form on FLI’s careers page). Explain why you’re a great fit for FLI Structures, including any estimating software you’ve used and notable project examples.

Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Be instrumental in shaping bids for high-impact infrastructure that supports telecoms, rail, highways, flood defences, and renewable sectors.

  • Join a 70-year?old company known for quality, innovation, and robust in?house engineering and fabrication.

  • Work with a diverse and expert team across multi-disciplinary fields, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation


HVAC Construction Lead

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with the leading provider of nuclear support services in the UK to recruit a HVAC Construction Lead responsible for Work Pack leadership. This key role will be working collaboratively with Clients and partners to grow, manage and motivate a team through implementation of best practice on exciting new build projects.   The HVAC Construction Lead role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 DOE, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in a project from design to execution.   If you’re a HVAC Engineer with Construction and Installation experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything they do then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Construction Lead you will:   
  • Constructability review of Client provided engineering to assure spatial conformity for installation, and collaborative engagement with the Client to find agreed outcomes
  • Support the Client in their Safety Case Development, e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies
  • Support the development of the construction estimate and delivery schedule in Stage 1 to set up the successful delivery of the work packages in Stage 2
  • Support selection and then partner with the project Supply Chain and 3rd Party Contractors to ensure the project’s deliverables and KPIs are achieved
  • Provide direction to engineers and sub-contractors to ensure that construction tasks are achieved in line with Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
  • Co-ordinate and lead construction reviews with the various project stakeholders
  • Produce and ensure approval of produce work instructions, installation sequencing and method statement documentation
  • Ensure all relevant design standards/practices are complied with
  • Manage the relevant and key construction delivery documentation (e.g. work instructions, RAMS., installation sequencing)
  • Maintain the construction and delivery schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the work packages.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Graduate level Engineering Qualification
  • Construction and Installation experience of industrial plant and processes
  • New build EPC experienced using staged gate/RIBA approach on a Brownfield site
  • Nuclear experience is required
    Personal skills The HVAC Construction Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Experience working in the Nuclear/Defence sector
  • Ability to obtain SC clearance
  • The right to work in the UK and has lived here for over five years
  • UK driving licence
  • Ability to travel between Warrington and Reading when needed
    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Construction Manager role    
  • Salary of up to £85,000
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to see a project from design to execution
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Technical Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute are partnered with a long-established and reputable company specialising in the service, maintenance and repair of waste handling and recycling equipment. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a Technical Engineer to join their team, covering customers within an approximate 100-mile radius of Dartford. This is a hands-on field-based role, combining service engineering responsibilities with technical support, training, and product expertise across the wider engineering team. As a Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability while acting as a point of contact for technical guidance across the business. Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role As the Technical Engineer, you will be:  
  • Covering a regional patch (~100-mile radius from Dartford), travelling up to 100 miles per day
  • Servicing, maintaining, and repairing:
    • Compactors and balers
    • Scissor lifts
    • Dock levellers and associated waste handling equipment
  • Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes where possible
  • Carrying out breakdown response and planned maintenance
  • Producing quotations for repairs and additional works
  • Providing remote technical support via phone or video to other engineers
  • Supporting training and development of engineers in product knowledge and best practices
  • Working safely with 3-phase electrics and hydraulic systems
  • Collaborating effectively with the wider team both on-site and remotely
  • Occasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work as required
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •           Strong experience with 3-phase electrics (essential) •           Good understanding of hydraulic systems (preferred) •           Background in maintenance, service, or field engineering •           Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics •           Competent in fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems •           Experience working on industrial or heavy equipment is advantageous Personal Skills The Technical Engineer role would suit someone who is: •           Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach •           Ability to work independently and support others •           Good communication skills for both customer interaction and internal support •           Flexible and adaptable to meet business and client needs •           Willingness to travel and occasionally stay away from home Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer role •           Starting salary circa £45,000 per annum (~£17.50 per hour) •           Overtime and out-of-hours payments •           Company bonus: £500 per quarter •           Performance-related incentives and attendance bonuses •           Company van and mobile phone provided •           20 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service) •           Full training and ongoing development •           OTE: Realistic earnings of £50,000+ per annum #LI-GH1 INDNUC

Technical Sales Manager - I&I

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Posting Technical Sales Manager – Industry & Infrastructure Effective: date ASAP About Us: Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990 and is the world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals.  This market position has been achieved by pursuing a consistent, customer-oriented strategy.  Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ are the base for our rapid and sustainable growth, but the positive trend is first of all built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus.    Technical Sales Manager Industry & Infrastructure We are currently seeking a technical sales professional to further develop the industry & infrastructure market for Roxtec in the south of England. The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specifications with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in our chosen markets and applications. Job Description
  • Identify and target industry & Infrastructure companies (rail, advance facilities, pharma, telecoms and construction) and work closely with them to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Identify, quantify and target Industry & Infrastructure projects. With a clear focus on key decision makers (owners /operators, engineers, contractors or resellers) Typically this work will be varied in both focus and value. The main aim is to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Develop business, often from a cold start point through to standard specification / client approved lists
  • Search for new clients who would benefit from the use our solutions and support in order to maximise market potential
  • Maintain our existing client base of owners, operators, designers and installers.
  • Attend industry events and forums in order to network for new opportunities
  • Focus is not limited to traditional structures and plant, we also target equipment and modular based construction
  • Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, promotion with resellers and other means as appropriate
  • Drive sustainable sales growth through gaining engineering specifications for Roxtec solutions and delivering world-class support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Create and execute targeted sales plan
  • Identify and communicate resources needed to meet sales objectives
  • Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry
  • Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system
  • Provide routine, accurate and meaningful market information, forecasting and product planning to management
  • Provide pre-sales technical advice and solution guidance. This will extend to providing design input for our range of bespoke products where required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • University degree and/or equivalent. Consideration would be given to those without relevant degree and/or equivalent if sufficient industry specific experience working in a similar role could be demonstrated.
  • Professional sales experience with preference to those that have a successful record presenting complex and/or technical solutions to decision makers, specifying engineers.
  • Existing working relationships within owner / operators, engineering, contracting and design firms
  • Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
  • Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques – must be able to develop, manage and perform to a sales and business plan with a consultancy approach.
  • Experience of business development with the ability to demonstrate structured planning and new prospect engagement
  • Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
  • Effective networking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.
  • Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
  • Role involves working away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market
  • Ability to travel internationally on occasion
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge
  • Experience of providing technical support / surveying of applications
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low cost competitor
  • Knowledge and experience within the Rail, Advance Facilities. Telecoms or Infrastructure construction projects.

Technical Sales Manager - Power and Process

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Posting Technical Sales Manager – Power & Process Industry Location: Central, South West Effective: date ASAP About Us: Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990, and is the world leader in the field of cable and pipe seals.  This market position has been achieved by pursuing a consistent, customer-oriented strategy.  Our pioneering modular-based seals with Multidiameter™ are the base for our rapid and sustainable growth, but the positive trend is first of all built on committed people, strong values, and a clear customer focus.    Technical Sales Manager Power & Process Industry We are currently seeking a technical sales professional to further develop the Process Industry market for Roxtec in the UK.  The role will be varied in focus, covering both engineering specification with leading industry design companies, but also extending to both owners and contractors involved in operating and constructing projects in our chosen markets and applications. Job Description
  • Identify and target UK DNO companies and work closely with them to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Identify, quantify and target UK process industry projects. With a clear focus on key decision makers (owners /operators, engineers, contractors or resellers) Typically this work will be varied in both focus and value. The main aim is to develop our brand further and generate specifications that will help further our sales in our chosen applications.
  • Develop business, often from a cold start point through to standard specification / client approved lists
  • Search for new clients who would benefit from the use our solutions and support in order to maximise market potential
  • Maintain our existing client base of owners, operators, designers and installers.
  • Attend industry events and forums in order to network for new opportunities
  • Focus is not limited to traditional structures and plant, we also target equipment and modular based construction
  • Present Roxtec solutions to specifying engineers (electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, structural) via technical presentations, site visits, installation training, promotion with resellers and other means as appropriate
  • Drive sustainable sales growth through gaining engineering specifications for Roxtec solutions and delivering world-class support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Create and execute targeted sales plan
  • Identify and communicate resources needed to meet sales objectives
  • Effectively promote and apply Roxtec Core Values, within Roxtec and within industry
  • Plan and manage all customer contacts and meetings within Roxtec CRM system
  • Provide routine, accurate and meaningful market information, forecasting and product planning to management
  • Provide pre-sales technical advice and solution guidance. This will extend to providing design input for our range of bespoke products where required.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • University degree and/or equivalent. Consideration would be given to those without relevant degree and/or equivalent if sufficient industry specific experience working in a similar role could be demonstrated.
  • Professional sales experience with preference to those that have a successful record presenting complex and/or technical solutions to decision makers, specifying engineers.
  • Existing working relationships within owner / operators, engineering, contracting and design firms
  • Knowledge in our target sector, with experience of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation and/or mechanical systems for our chosen markets.
  • Strong understanding of industrial business practices and effective sales techniques – must be able to develop, manage and perform to a sales and business plan with a consultancy approach.
  • Experience of business development with the ability to demonstrate structured planning and new prospect engagement
  • Ability to use industry news / project databases / relationships to develop technical sales opportunities
  • Effective networking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients or prospects.
  • Proven ability to manage long-term and complex sales projects to success
  • Role involves working away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market
  • Ability to travel internationally on occasion
Beneficial Skills / Knowledge
  • Experience of providing technical support / surveying of applications
  • Successful track record of selling premium solutions against low cost competitor
  • Knowledge and experience within the UK DNO market.
  • Knowledge of Ex standards specifically relating to enclosures and cable glands

Energy BDM

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with Capula (part of the EDF Group), a leading provider of operational technology and digital transformation solutions, committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting the UK's net zero ambitions to recruit a Business Development Manager for a remote based role. The strategically important Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary, bonus scheme, company car/car allowance, pension, flexible working, private healthcare, and excellent career development opportunities. If you’re a Business Development Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts innovation, collaboration, and customer success at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role Reporting to the Business Development Leadership Team you will:  
  • Drive business development activities within the energy market, achieving agreed sales targets for new customers, new business, and organic account growth.
  • Develop and implement growth strategies and detailed sales plans for your assigned market segment.
  • Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key customers, EPCs, and renewable energy stakeholders.
  • Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities while maximising profitability throughout contract delivery.
  • Represent the business within the energy sector, enhancing its reputation and strengthening customer relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with Business Development, Finance, and operational teams to ensure effective bid governance, resource planning, and risk management.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Proven experience in business development or technical sales within the energy, renewables, transmission & distribution, or industrial automation sectors.
  • Demonstrable success in creating and growing sales while developing long-term customer relationships.
  • Sales or technical experience with one or more of the following systems: SCS, Protection & Control (P&C), PLC, SCADA, DCS, or Telemetry.
  • Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
  • Good understanding of the UK energy sector, particularly Transmission & Distribution and/or Renewable Energy.
  • Degree-qualified, engineering apprenticeship trained, or equivalent industry experience.
  Personal skills   The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • A motivated and target-driven sales professional with a passion for developing new business.
  • A confident communicator, capable of delivering presentations and building relationships at all organisational levels.
  • Commercially minded, with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  • Positive, collaborative, and driven to deliver outstanding customer service and business growth.
  Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  
  • Competitive salary.
  • Attractive bonus scheme.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Flexible working.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Private healthcare and life assurance.
  • Lifestyle screening and employee wellbeing support.
  • Mental health assistance programme.
  • Cycle to work and green car schemes.
  • Salary sacrifice programme.
  • Professional development support, including funded professional memberships and support towards IEng/CEng status.
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