Business Development Manager

Overview

Astute’s Nuclear Team partnered exclusively with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join the Industrial Services division in the Midlands. The role offers a salary between £45,000 and £50,000, plus a car allowance, bonus, and many other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development for key growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients.
• Use proactive techniques such as cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non‑conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, particularly within waste treatment and disposal across other sites within the business group.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in industrial services, hazardous/chemical waste solutions, or related sectors such as anaerobic digestion, civils, or utilities.
• Experience in the industrial services sector or a background in anaerobic digestion, civils, utilities, or similar industries.
• Strong command of tender and contractual processes within the industry.
• Knowledge of H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction, utilities, or anaerobic digestion projects.

Personal Skills

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Car allowance.
• Bonus based on company and personal performance.
• Life assurance.
• Pension.
• Progression plan.

EEO Statement

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds. All candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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