Strategic Account Manager - Utilities & Energy

Description

• Lead and grow strategic accounts in Utilities and Energy across the UK.
• Develop account plans to expand digital and geospatial service offerings using Woolpert’s international expertise.
• Identify and shape opportunities for large digital work packages within major capital programmes.
• Collaborate with bid, technical, and delivery teams to support winning proposals and framework positions.
• Build and maintain senior‑level relationships with utilities suppliers, green energy developers, nuclear sector, Tier 1 contractors, and their suppliers.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear ROI narratives for procurement and bid evaluation teams.
• Represent client strategic objectives internally to ensure high‑quality delivery and long‑term partnership development.
• Advise on geospatial, BIM, and digital twin methodologies to support planning, design, and operations.
• Represent Murphy Geospatial at industry forums, conferences, and working groups, participating in panels and webinars.

Requirements

Due to continued business growth, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Strategic Account Manager – Utilities & Energy to drive growth and strengthen relationships within this sector. This role is ideal for someone with deep industry knowledge, strong networks, and a proven ability to win complex digital work packages for large capital programmes. It is a high‑impact position requiring thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen.

• 10+ years experience in UK utilities or energy sector with an established professional network.
• Proven track record of winning bids or shaping digital work packages for large capital programmes.
• Strong client‑side stakeholder management and ability to translate technical value into business cases.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects such as cable/pipeline route optioneering, solar, wind, green energy, and nuclear construction or decommissioning.
• Knowledge of BIM, Digital Twin, and Geospatial technologies.
• Full right to work in the UK and willingness to travel across the country for meetings and site visits.
• Active contribution to industry forums, panels, or publications (desirable).
• Credible presence in the utilities/energy sector.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially sharp with a strategic mindset.
• Technically curious about BIM, digital, and geospatial solutions.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and collaborative work style.

Benefits

We offer opportunities to contribute to landmark infrastructure programmes, professional development and support for industry involvement, a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous learning, and work with cutting‑edge technology shaping the future of infrastructure. The role includes a competitive salary, performance bonus scheme, and a flexible hybrid working model.

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