Business Development Consultant (Clean Energy)

At HR Wallingford we design smart resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research data insights and the power of our collective expertise we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

We are looking to recruit a Business Development Consultant who will play a pivotal role in advancing our clean energy business development objectives driving growth and enhancing our market position

While the primary focus is on clean energy the role will also provide support to business development activities within established carbon-based and nuclear sectors as required. You will prioritise business development efforts based on market potential working in consultation with the Sector Lead and aligned to the clean energy sector plan.

The role involves identifying building and maintaining relationships with key clients partners and stakeholders across clean energy markets as well as developing and sharing market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and support successful work addition you will identify track and manage prospects and opportunities assess market potential including emerging technologies geographies and funding mechanisms and deliver business development objectives by pursuing opportunities with both new and existing clients across sectors and regions.

Key qualifications and skills

• Good first degree and/or Masters degree (or equivalent professional experience) in an engineering energy environmental science geography economics business and administration or related discipline.
• Experience in business development client engagement key account support or proposal / bid management within a technical consultancy engineering or professional services environment.
• Understanding of carbon-based nuclear and clean energy markets and the commercial and policy drivers shaping investment.
• Commercial awareness and ability to translate technical capability into compelling client propositions supported by sound judgement on risk value and resourcing (with oversight from the Energy Sector Lead as required).
• Experience of supporting opportunity pipelines (CRM) interpreting market intelligence and using data to prioritise effort and guide decision-making.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for client meetings conferences and partnership development.
• Understanding of sustainability expectations for consulting businesses including ethical business carbon reporting and responsible supply chains; and commitment to HR Wallingfords sustainability and transition plans.

Further information

• Download a full job description and person specification.
• Check out our exceptional benefits at range: 47504 to 64807 (dependent on experience).
• We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements including part-time.
• The closing date for applications is 17^th July 2026.

How to apply

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