At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development in the residential heat pump sector and secure new opportunities.
- Company: Hex Energy Ltd, a specialist in heat pump design and installation.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for significant career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a growing company making a real impact in renewable energy solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within renewable energy or construction sectors.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Hex Energy is a specialist provider of heat pump design, consultancy, and installation services across the UK, with a specialism for Ground Source. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead and expand our presence in the residential sector. This role will focus on identifying, developing, and securing opportunities ranging from individual self-build projects through to large-scale residential developments, high-rise retrofit schemes, and multi-property retrofit programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in positioning Hex Energy as a market leader in residential GSHP and low-carbon heat solutions, building strong relationships with developers, consultants, and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Growth
- Identify and generate new business opportunities within the residential sector, including self-build and one-off bespoke installations, property developers (regional and national), high-rise residential retrofit projects, and large-scale retrofit and decarbonisation programmes.
- Develop and deliver a structured pipeline of qualified opportunities aligned with company growth targets.
- Track market trends, policy changes, and funding opportunities to inform business strategy.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with property developers and housebuilders, architects and M&E consultants, local authorities and housing associations, main contractors and retrofit delivery partners.
- Act as the key commercial contact for residential GSHP projects.
- Represent Hex Energy at meetings, industry events, and CPD sessions.
- Pre-Construction & Technical Engagement
- Work closely with internal design and estimating teams to develop early-stage concepts and feasibility discussions.
- Support the production of proposals, budgets, and technical solutions.
- Confidently engage with technically minded clients, explaining GSHP systems, benefits, and commercial viability.
- Contribute to value engineering and solution optimisation.
- Pipeline Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, and forecasts.
- Report regularly on pipeline performance and conversion rates.
- Develop account plans for key clients and strategic partners.
- Strategic Development
- Support the development of Hex Energy’s residential sector strategy.
- Identify partnership opportunities with developers and delivery frameworks.
- Contribute to wider business growth initiatives and service offerings.
Key Targets
- Revenue growth within the residential GSHP sector.
- Pipeline value and conversion rates.
- Number of new developer and partner relationships established.
- Contribution to repeat business and framework agreements.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Proven experience in a business development or sales role within renewable energy / heat pumps / low-carbon heating or M&E / building services / construction sector.
- Strong understanding of the UK residential construction and development market.
- Experience working with developers, consultants, or main contractors.
- Ability to manage complex, consultative sales cycles.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to structure and close deals.
Desirable
- Specific experience with ground source heat pumps or district heating systems.
- Knowledge of retrofit funding mechanisms and policy (e.g. social housing decarbonisation) and planning and design considerations for low-carbon systems.
- Existing industry network within residential development or retrofit sectors.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and results-driven.
- Commercially astute with a strategic mindset.
- Credible and confident in front of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Highly organised with strong pipeline management discipline.
- Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach.
Business Development Manager in Nuneaton employer: Hex Energy Ltd
Hex Energy Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while making a meaningful impact on the UK's transition to sustainable energy. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you engage with key stakeholders across the country.
