Business Development Manager

Description

As Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of the company's growth strategy-shaping market positioning, identifying new opportunities, and building long-lasting relationships with key clients and industry partners. Working closely with senior business leaders, you will provide commercial insight, strengthen market presence, and influence strategic decision-making that supports future expansion.

• Research market trends, competitive activity, and new sector opportunities
• Lead marketing and branding initiatives, managing relationships with external marketing partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and external industry partners
• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with organisational goals and sector priorities
• Work closely with directors and senior engineers to align commercial strategy with delivery capability
• Work on exciting infrastructure projects that create meaningful environmental and social impact
• Represent the organisation at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums
• Produce impactful proposals, presentations, and promotional materials
• Provide guidance to internal teams on client engagement and marketing best practice
• Capture and analyse client feedback to drive continual service improvement
• Lead pre-qualification, tender, and bid submissions in collaboration with engineering teams
• Support long-term planning and diversification into emerging markets
• Manage and track business development pipelines, reporting on performance and forecasted growth

Requirements

This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about advancing the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build relationships quickly, both virtually and in person
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a commercial mindset
• Familiarity with CRM tools and commercial reporting platforms (desirable)
• Proven business development experience within engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction sectors
• Strong initiative, problem solving, and "can-do" approach
• Competent using Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Skilled at working within hybrid teams and delivering to deadlines
• Clear and confident communicator across all levels
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and clear progression pathways

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance