CareerPlan

Client Account Director and Relationship Lead (Transmission & Distribution)

Edinburgh, gbFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Drive growth and influence internal strategy for key clients and contractors in the Grid Modernisation sector through sales and business development leadership.

Role type

Senior Client Account Director and Relationship Lead

Builds

Large-scale programs of work and new business opportunities for Grid Modernisation accounts

Domain

Energy sector, Transmission & Distribution, Infrastructure

Required skills

Grid Modernisation sector expertise, senior-level client account management, business development strategy, team leadership, commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement with government and clients, sales production metrics, value proposition development

Preferred skills

Experience in infrastructure advisory or consulting/professional services/engineering, knowledge of Tier 1 contractor relationships, advanced automation tools proficiency

Technologies

Advanced automation tools

Responsibilities

Meet key growth business plan objectives for client and contractor portfolio, lead capture of significant new business opportunities and renewal of large-scale agreements, mentor team members in relationship building, manage business development activities within the client, ensure high-quality delivery and technical excellence, identify evolving resourcing needs, champion ethical and safe working practices, develop client contacts and networks, work with Strategy and Marketing teams for end-to-end client development

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership