Business Development Manager

Make an impact in sustainability with a fast-growing international consultancy.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth consultancy that's helping real estate investors transition toward a net zero future. With a strong footprint across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia, this company supports some of the largest property investment funds in embedding sustainability across their portfolios. Their work spans strategic ESG advisory, energy optimisation, and climate risk mitigation for the built environment.

They've experienced rapid global growth since launching in 2015 and have earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing ESG consultancies in Europe. With a collaborative, flat-structured team and a shared mission, this is a business where entrepreneurial minds can thrive.

The London office is expanding, and they're now hiring a Business Development Manager with deep knowledge of the UK real estate market to help drive continued commercial growth.

Your role as Business Development Manager

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK real estate investment sector

• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients through outreach, networking, and follow-up

• Develop tailored proposals and pitch materials that align with client objectives and ESG goals

• Lead on prospect meetings, manage tender responses, and oversee the full sales cycle through to contract signature

• Collaborate closely with the legal, delivery, and international BD teams to support seamless onboarding and delivery

• Represent the firm at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking functions

• Feed new instructions into the delivery team and support resourcing to ensure client satisfaction

• Maintain accurate records of leads, proposals, and work in progress through internal systems

Experience and qualifications for the Business Development Manager role

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding commercial targets

• Strong understanding of the UK real estate sector and investment landscape

• Confident in navigating B2B sales cycles, from initial contact to contract close

• Familiarity with sustainability, ESG advisory, or energy services is highly advantageous

• Effective communicator with a professional, credible, and consultative style

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Perks and benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

• Hybrid working model (London office-based with flexible remote working)

• Clear growth opportunities within a fast-scaling, mission-driven business

• International collaboration with colleagues across Europe, the U.S., and Asia

• Regular team socials, networking events, and learning opportunities

Apply now for immediate consideration, or get in touch to explore similar opportunities within the sustainability or real estate advisory space.