Business Development Lead - Power Consulting (UK & Europe)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Lead to grow the Power Consulting business, with a focus on Europe & UK. This role is central to expanding our consulting footprint with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrial customers, and fast-growing segments such as data centres and e-mobility.

You will work closely with Hitachi Energy's regional Sales and Business Unit teams to position Power Consulting as a high-value, trusted partner in the European energy transition. This is a high-impact, autonomous role for someone who combines strong commercial skills with deep energy market insight

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Drive profitable growth of the Power Consulting business across the UK and support expansion throughout Europe.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with utilities, transmission operators, developers, industrial customers, data centres, and e-mobility stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and convert consulting opportunities aligned with energy transition priorities, including grid modernization, renewables integration, HVDC, storage, and digital solutions.
• Own the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification and pursuit strategy through proposal development, negotiation, and contract award.
• Collaborate with regional Sales teams, Business Units, and Hitachi Group companies to maximize market opportunities and customer value.
• Monitor market, regulatory, and competitive developments to shape business strategy and position Power Consulting as a trusted advisor.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, enhancing market visibility and strengthening customer engagement.
• Champion Hitachi Energy's values of safety, integrity, and accountability in all business activities..

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Business, or related field (Master's or PhD advantageous).
• 5+ years' experience in sales, business development, or consulting within the power or energy sector.
• Strong experience in the UK energy market with an established professional network.
• Good understanding of power systems, renewables integration, grid modernisation, HVDC, storage, and digital solutions.
• Experience across European energy markets is an advantage.
• Proven track record in consultative selling and closing complex engagements.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-evolving environment.
• Valid work authorisation for the UK and willingness to travel (up to 40%).

More About us:

Hitachi Energy's Power Consulting unit helps utilities, ISOs, developers, and large energy users solve complex grid and power-delivery challenges by combining deep technical credibility with pragmatic execution. Our consultants bring together world-class expertise in power system studies, market analysis, feasibility assessments, and digital solutions to support the global energy transition. With a growing global footprint and a commitment to sustainability, we offer the scale of a global organisation with the agility of a specialist consulting practice.

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