Head of Business Development / Partner - Technical Due Diligence (m/w/d)

ERM is seeking a Head of Business Development / Partner for Technical Due Diligence, based in Germany or the BeNe region. The role involves driving growth in Infrastructure Technical Due Diligence services, fostering client relationships, and leading high-performing teams. Candidates should have extensive due diligence expertise, strong industry relationships, and proficiency in German and English. The position offers a hybrid work model with up to 30 days of remote work per year.
As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. We are seeking an experienced professional based in either Germany or the BeNe region to drive the continued growth of our Infrastructure Technical Due Diligence services. As a market-leading advisor, we are renowned for our expertise in navigating complex investment and acquisition challenges within the energy transition landscape. Location: Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Brussels or Utrecht Job Type: Permanent, full-time (60% Home Office) Driving Growth and Advancing Reputation: As a Head of Business Development / Partner, you will play a pivotal role in fostering and expanding client relationships with finance and infrastructure organizations. Your proven track record in technical, commercial and regulatory deal advice will be instrumental in driving the continued growth of ERM's business. You will lead high-performing teams to win and deliver world-class services, further advancing our reputation for supporting the highest profile M&A deals. Your deep understanding of global infrastructure and energy markets, combined with your business development skills, will be key to developing commercial strategies for growth. To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and experience: Extensive due diligence expertise with strong relationships among infrastructure investors. Proven ability to lead and manage technical due diligence assignments. Demonstrated success in developing and expanding client relationships. Deep understanding of industry business cycles and strategic sales prioritization. Expertise in crafting and executing commercial growth strategies. Strong track record of meeting business targets and exceeding client expectations. Experience in building, scaling, and managing high-performance teams. Progressive experience in consulting or working within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Proficiency in German and English. Dutch language skills are desirable but not mandatory. What We Offer: Join a dynamic, global team working on impactful sustainability projects. We offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, company shares, a work pension scheme, a company car, and a strong benefits program. Enjoy flexible working hours, a hybrid work model, sabbatical options, and the opportunity to work up to 30 days per year from anywhere in the EU. Benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees feel empowered and appreciated. To Apply: Please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page. #LI-IM1 Recognized as the #1 Advisor by Deal Value in 2023 by InfraLogic and named Energy Transition Technical Advisor of the Year by Inspiratia, we have established ourselves as the go-to partner for Technical Due Diligence (TDD) services. Our comprehensive suite of solutions serves as a versatile “one-stop shop” for our clients, enabling them to tackle even the most complex challenges with confidence. We work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that meet their needs—whether they are exploring a potential investment, navigating an acquisition, or seeking opportunities in the energy transition landscape. These advisory services are backed by deep technical expertise, drawing from a diverse pool of specialized skill sets. This depth of knowledge has been further strengthened through strategic recruitment efforts and the acquisitions of RCG, E4Tech, and Element Energy. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage