Overview
Job Location: Home
Additional Location Information: UK wide travel
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Permanent
Posting End Date: 29/05/2026
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 provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for 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; developing strong, strategic relationships with existing and prospective partners; and acting as a key interface between the market and internal teams. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Development & Growth
- Identify, target and engage with new potential adoption partners across the UIP/ICP/SLP sector
- 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
- Act as primary contact for partners and lead pipeline reviews
- Assisting partners by proactively identifying issues early and supporting practical solutions
- 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
- Act as a conduit between the market and internal teams to ensure BUUK remains commercially competitive and well‑informed
- Internal Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to shape viable adoption solutions
- 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
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
- Customer focused mindset
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Highly organised
Desirable
- CRM system experience
- Relevant Professional Or Industry Qualifications
- Technical design and operational knowledge of utility networks
- Contract Negotiation Skills Or Experience
What can you expect from us
- 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
- Referral incentive of £1000 (net of tax) for successful referrals
- Hybrid working for eligible roles
- Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
- BUUK has an award-winning culture with emphasis on wellbeing and safety; equal opportunity employer, equity, diversity and inclusion
BUUK reserves the right to close the role early. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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