Job Description

About the Role!

As Sector Lead - Renewable Energy, you'll lead Nixon Hire's expansion into the fast-growing clean energy sector -- including onshore/offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen projects. You'll build strategic partnerships with EPCs, developers, and tier-one contractors delivering major renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage with key contractors such as RES, ?rsted, SSE Renewables, Vattenfall, ScottishPower Renewables, EDF Renewables, BEIS contractors. Understand relevant legislation and frameworks including Contracts for Difference (CfD), Energy Act 2023, and UK Net Zero Strategy. Develop and execute a sector-specific go-to-market strategy to secure framework and single-contract awards. Track major projects and frameworks to identify early engagement opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Nixon Hire's offering aligns with contractor requirements on cost, compliance, and carbon reduction. Represent Nixon Hire at key industry events such as RenewableUK events, All-Energy Conference, and Solar & Storage Live.

Sector Drivers

UK commitment to net zero by 2050 and clean energy expansion. Growth in offshore wind capacity, solar farms, and battery storage projects. Increasing emphasis on low-carbon construction sites and sustainable procurement.

Success Measures

Secure framework or preferred-supplier status with renewable energy developers or EPCs. Achievement of annual framework and contract award targets within the UK Renewable Energy sector. Secure Nixon Hire involvement in flagship renewable projects (e.g. offshore wind, solar farms, hydrogen). Develop a targeted pipeline of upcoming renewable projects in planning or pre-construction. Contribute to Nixon Hire's sustainability and net-zero objectives through sector-aligned business wins. Delivery of detailed market intelligence reports and strategic insights to inform Nixon Hire's go-to-market plans. Achieve minimum annual sector revenue growth of 25%.

About you!

You should have:

3 years' minimum experience in that given sector. Experience liaising with and influencing high level stakeholders and presenting in board meetings to customers. Demonstrates professional standards of behaviours at all times. o Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within the relevant sector. Strong understanding of procurement processes, frameworks, and major contractor relationships. Ability to interpret and apply relevant industry legislation, compliance standards, and sustainability requirements. EMP 356 Ver 1.0 10/25 Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and deliver market-entry and growth plans. Highly self-motivated, commercially astute, and results oriented.

Colleague benefits!

Employee Assistance Program High Street Discount Vouchers Discounted Gym Membership Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits Milestone Birthdays Additional leave Work Anniversary Bonus's * Refer a Friend Scheme