Business Development Manager - Waste Management in Brighton

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We are looking for a Business Development Manager - Asset Adoption who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service. This role requires nationwide travel, with monthly attendance at our Head Office in Woolpit, Suffolk.

Purpose of this role

To drive sustainable growth of the Asset Adoption business by proactively identifying, qualifying and securing new customers. The role will be responsible for building a robust and diverse pipeline, developing a deep understanding of partner needs, gathering commercial and technical market intelligence, and ensuring that opportunities are converted into high-quality, commercially viable projects.

Your key responsibilities are

• Business Development & Growth
  • Develop and maintain a high-quality pipeline of project opportunities
  • Research and assess new and emerging markets for asset adoption opportunities
  • Lead early-stage commercial and technical feasibility discussions
• Partner Account Management
  • Build long-term, trusted relationships that support repeat business
• Market & Intelligence Gathering
  • Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activity, regulatory updates and industry developments that may impact asset adoption
  • Gather and analyse structured market intelligence to inform business strategy
• Internal Collaboration & Commercial Support
  • Support commercial team with quotation functions, ensuring accuracy and consistency on our offerings
• Networking, Promotion & Representation
  • Represent BUUK Asset Adoption externally at industry events, forums, exhibitions and partner meetings
  • Build a strong professional network within the adoption, development and utilities sectors to enhance brand presence and opportunity flow
  • Promote BUUK's asset adoption capabilities, values and differentiators clearly and credibly in the marketplace

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent demonstrable experience) in engineering, construction, utilities, commercial management, business, or a related discipline
• You must hold a driving licence

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience operating in a BDM role (or similar) within the UK utility network adoption landscape, including UIP/ICP/SLP or IGT/INDO/NAV functions

Abilities/Skills

• Proven ability to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities
• Strong commercial awareness of asset value adoption model
• Ability to account manage and manage project pipelines
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills

Desirable

• CRM system experience
• Technical design and operational knowledge of utility networks
• Contract negotiation skills or experience

Cost of living annual pay review. Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%. 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax). Hybrid working for eligible roles. Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. You can also ask us about flexible working options. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.