District Heating - Business Development Manager

Application deadline: 21st November 2025. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely.

About Us

Founded in 1948, CPV is part of a family-owned group of manufacturing businesses with over 60 years' experience in the plastics and industrial piping industries. The company was a pioneer in the development of thermoplastic pipe systems and remains committed to driving innovation in products, services, and manufacturing techniques. CPV is a world-class manufacturer of engineering pipework solutions for applications including corrosion-resistant pipe systems for chemical and hazardous media, and pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling networks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities in district heating across public and private sectors.
• Lead early-stage discussions of district heating projects—from concept to feasibility—with stakeholder engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authority developers, energy consultants, and contractors.
• Collaborate with the CPV engineering team to ensure proposed heat network designs are commercially viable, technically sound, and aligned with customer requirements.
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments affecting district heating and contribute to positioning the business in line with legislative trends.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reporting on sales performance and strategic goals.
• Manage time effectively, keeping track of leads and follow-up tasks.
• Understand the broader business context and how CPV products and services align, effectively guiding customers toward purchase decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in energy infrastructure, utilities, or district heating/cooling.
• Demonstrable track record of successful project origination and closing within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of district heating systems and decarbonization strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and strong organizational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with heat networks and large-scale energy infrastructure.
• Knowledge of heat pumps, CHP, biomass, or geothermal technologies.

Working Conditions

• Home-based with occasional visits to the office as required.
• Fast-paced environment with a successful and dynamic team.