E.ON UK
Business Development Manager
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Role Overview
Location: Coventry (hybrid working with travel as required)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + benefits
We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in the growth of the Coventry Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP).
This is a unique opportunity to originate, develop, and secure some of the UK's most significant low-carbon energy infrastructure projects. Working across both the public and private sectors, you'll help accelerate the transition to net zero by bringing together innovative commercial solutions, strategic partnerships, and E.ON's extensive portfolio of energy products and services.
As E.ON's One Cities approach continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to influence and support future city partnerships across the UK, making it an exciting position for someone looking to help shape the future of place-based energy transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and converting a high-value pipeline of strategic energy infrastructure opportunities across Coventry, working closely with the Strategy & Programme Lead and Private Sector Business Development team.
- Identifying new commercial opportunities, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and leading projects from initial concept through to contract award and handover for delivery.
- Developing and managing a pipeline of energy infrastructure opportunities across public and private sector markets.
- Identifying new opportunities across E.ON's full range of energy solutions.
- Building long-term relationships with local authorities, developers, investors, and strategic partners.
- Leading commercial discussions, business case development, financial modelling, and investment proposals.
- Negotiating complex commercial agreements and supporting governance through to contract signature.
- Working collaboratively with legal, finance, technical, and delivery teams to develop successful solutions.
- Monitoring market trends, policy developments, funding opportunities, and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities.
- Supporting the continued growth of the One Cities model by sharing best practice and contributing to future city partnerships.
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What We Need From You
You'll be an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of originating and closing complex infrastructure, energy, or regeneration projects.
You'll bring:
- Proven success securing high-value commercial opportunities within the energy, utilities, infrastructure, or built environment sectors.
- Experience building and managing senior client relationships across both public and private sector organizations.
- Strong commercial acumen, including business case development, financial modelling, and investment governance.
- Experience leading bids, negotiating complex contracts, and managing commercial risk.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus across multiple organizations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging board-level audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
- A collaborative approach and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to identify and develop opportunities independently.
- A full UK driving licence.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience in district heating, solar, EV infrastructure, retrofit, or wider decentralized energy solutions.
- Knowledge of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs), heat zoning, and local authority net zero strategies.
- Experience negotiating contracts with a lifetime value exceeding £100 million.
- Technical understanding of renewable energy systems and smart energy technologies.
- Knowledge of UK energy policy, funding mechanisms, and public sector procurement.
- Experience working within place-based partnerships, strategic city programs, or regeneration initiatives.
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What We Offer
- Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
- Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
- Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognizing our inclusive, people-first culture.
- Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
- Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
- Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programs, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
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