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Wood

Business Development Manager – Energy

Wood

. Lead the growth and development of Wood’s energy end market across the East Coast of Australia, PNG, and New Zealand .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and negotiation skills while driving business development in the energy sector. Proven ability to secure new work and manage client relationships across Engineering and Asset Management.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementLeadershipNegotiationCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills
Sales Target SettingForecastingProposal PreparationRisk AssessmentInnovative Solutions Development
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Energy SectorOil and GasCarbon CaptureNew EnergyRenewablesEngineeringOperations and Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the growth and development of Wood’s energy end market across the East Coast of Australia, PNG, and New Zealand
  • Drive an aligned and structured business development approach across Consulting, Projects, and Operations business units
  • Identify new prospects and manage client engagements and key project pursuits
  • Secure new work within oil and gas, carbon capture, new energy, and renewables
  • Lead collaboration across sales, technical, and commercial functions to position and win work across the project and asset lifecycle
  • Grow and develop new and existing client relationships aligned with Wood’s corporate and regional strategic plans
  • Set sales targets and oversee forecasting and prospect management
  • Collaborate with operational, commercial, and contractual teams to leverage Wood’s capabilities and develop innovative solutions
  • Assess risks and opportunities in new business growth with regional management
  • Work with the Proposal team to prepare win plans and bid submissions
  • Represent Wood’s vision, values, and behaviours
  • Travel to engage clients, suppliers, industry bodies, and events across Oceania East

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Suitably qualified; ideally a Business Development professional currently in a similar role within the Engineering / Operations & Maintenance sectors in Eastern Australia
  • Exposure to other industries is advantageous
  • Proven network and track record of securing a blend of Engineering & Asset Management business
  • Commercially astute and technology savvy
  • Passion for the Energy sector
  • Proven experience introducing innovative models / digital-led solutions that have delivered client value
  • Full Australian work rights required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Diverse clients and project pursuits
  • Working within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Commitment to continued professional development
  • Global connections