Job Specifications
Commercial Business Development Manager – Power Burners (Europe)
CIRCA £80k + 12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (+PH), BUPA Health, Life Insurance, Christmas & Annual Bonus, Regular Team Events
What’s In It For You
If you're an ambitious commercial engineer ready for your next step, this role offers:
• A strategic, high-impact position leading the growth of the Power Burner business across Europe
• Exposure to global engineering projects across oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation and energy
• Strong progression opportunities within a technically advanced, people-focused organisation
• A varied role blending engineering design, solution development, customer engagement and commercial negotiation
• International travel across the UK, Europe and the wider EMEA region
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a global leader in combustion and environmental engineering. You will drive business development for Power Burner systems across Europe, leading initial customer engagement, feasibility work, technical proposals and commercial negotiations. You’ll work closely with engineering specialists, project teams and international sales colleagues to deliver solutions that enhance performance, safety and environmental compliance for major industrial clients.
The role requires a strong 'all-round' engineer with a strong commercial understanding to evolve enquiries from initial enquiry to proposing technical solutions to negotiating commercial contracts.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, engage and convert new business opportunities across the UK and EMEA
• Lead early-stage discussions, feasibility reviews and project scoping
• Conduct customer site visits, plant surveys and technical assessments
• Develop competitive engineered solutions aligned to customer requirements
• Perform process design, equipment sizing and system optimisation
• Prepare detailed technical and commercial proposals
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and external agents
• Present technical concepts to customers and senior stakeholders
• Lead commercial negotiations and close orders
• Handover secured projects to internal execution teams and provide post-order support
What We’re Looking For
• Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar
• Experience within industrial engineering, energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals
• Proven background in selling engineered solutions or capital equipment (UK and EMEA)
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles
• Knowledge of combustion or burner systems beneficial but not essential
Personal Qualities
• Proactive self-starter who works confidently with autonomy
• Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation skills
• Able to manage complex technical and commercial conversations
• Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and travelling internationally
• Based primarily at the Oakham office
Why Join
You will be part of a collaborative, supportive and technically excellent organisation with a strong focus on personal development, global exposure and long-term career growth. Expect clear progression pathways, international project involvement and a culture built on integrity, innovation and teamwork.
How to Apply
If you are a commercially minded engineer ready to lead high-value projects across Europe, apply today.
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