Strategic Account Manager - Utilities & Energy

Strategic Account Manager - Utilities & Energy, UK/Hybrid

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. 
Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. 

As part of Woolpert, Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company contributes deep geospatial expertise across Europe, supporting complex infrastructure, property, manufacturing, utilities, and natural‑environment projects through world‑class data capture, verification, and governance. 

Position Overview

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. This is a high-impact role requiring thought leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen.

What You Will Do

Strategic Business Development & Account Growth

• Lead and grow strategic accounts in both the Utilities and Energy sectors across the UK.
• Develop account plans to expand Murphy Geospatial’s digital and geospatial service offerings, leveraging Woolperts wider international expertise in the sector.
• Identify and shape opportunities for large digital work packages within major capital programmes (infrastructure renewals & upgrades, green energy, nuclear).
• Work closely with bid, technical, and delivery teams to support winning proposals and framework positions.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships across utilities suppliers, green energy developers, the nuclear sector, Tier 1 contractors, and their suppliers.
• Translate complex technical solutions into clear ROI narratives for procurement, commercial, and bid evaluation teams.
• Represent the client’s strategic objectives internally, ensuring high-quality delivery and long-term partnership development.
• Act as a trusted advisor on the use of geospatial, BIM, and digital twin methodologies to support planning, design, and operational decision-making.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy

• Represent Murphy Geospatial at industry forums, conferences, and working groups.
• Participate in panel discussions, webinars, or technical committees to strengthen brand visibility and establish credibility in the respective digital domain(s).

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of experience in the utilities or energy sector with an established professional network in the UK.
• Proven track record of winning bids or shaping digital work packages for large capital programmes.
• Comfortable with client-side stakeholder management and translating technical value propositions into business cases.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects (cable & pipeline route optioneering, solar, wind & green energy developments, nuclear construction and decommissioning).
• Knowledge of BIM, Digital Twin, and Geospatial technologies.
• Full Right to Work in the UK
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK as needed for client meetings, site visits, industry events, and account development.
• Active contributor to industry forums, panels, or publications on utilities, energy and digital innovation. (Desirable)

Key Attributes

• Credible utilities / energy sector presence.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Commercially sharp with a strategic mindset.
• Technically curious (BIM/digital/geospatial).
• Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative.

Benefits You Will Love

At Murphy Geospatial – A Woolpert Company, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package aligned to your experience
• Access to cutting‑edge geospatial technology and industry‑leading tools
• Flexible working options designed to support work–life balance
• Enhanced wellbeing support, including employee assistance initiatives
• Opportunities within a growing, globally connected organisation through our partnership with Woolpert
• Principal Programme: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards your contribution

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, and promote without regard to protected characteristics. For more information, see our EEO resources. 

Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment may contact MGS.talentteam@woolpert.com

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