Business Development and Operations Assistant

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear exposure to senior leadership

Involvement in major UK projects

Supportive, agile working environment

Job summary

A leading international engineering and consultancy group in London is seeking a Business Development & Operations Assistant. This hybrid role supports both business development and operational excellence, with tasks like bid preparation and operational support to senior leadership. Candidates should have 5–10 years’ experience in consultancy or professional services, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This opportunity involves working on significant infrastructure projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in consultancy, infrastructure, construction or professional services.
• Experience supporting bids, commercial coordination or operational processes.
• Experience in a technical consultancy environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Business Development Manager with bid preparation and tender submissions.
• Providing structured operational support to the Managing Director.
• Improving information flow between BD, delivery, and finance teams.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

High attention to detail

Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Business Development & Operations Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid – up to 3 days per week in the office)

Sector: Consultancy / Infrastructure / Professional Services

A leading international engineering and consultancy group is continuing to expand its UK operations and is seeking a highly organised Business Development & Operations Assistant to support both commercial growth and internal operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional looking to combine business development coordination with hands‑on operational support at senior leadership level. The organisation is known for its involvement in nationally significant infrastructure projects and for its agile, human‑scale structure backed by global expertise.

The Role

This hybrid position offers a 50/50 split between:

• Assisting the Business Development Manager with bid preparation and tender submissions
• Coordinating inputs from technical and partner teams
• Managing document control, formatting, and compliance
• Tracking and updating the opportunity pipeline
• Supporting creation of capability statements and marketing materials
• Maintaining CRM systems and supporting client engagement follow‑up

🔹 Operational & Leadership Support (50%)

• Providing structured operational support to the Managing Director
• Preparing internal reporting, dashboards and performance tracking
• Supporting governance, mobilisation documentation and internal procedures
• Improving information flow between BD, delivery and finance teams
• Assisting with resource planning and internal coordination

Note: This is not an engineering design or technical delivery role.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a professional with:

• 5–10 years’ experience in consultancy, infrastructure, construction or professional services
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Experience supporting bids, commercial coordination or operational processes
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Strong written communication and document production skills
• The ability to work autonomously, proactively and collaboratively

Experience in a technical consultancy environment is advantageous but not essential. French language skills are a plus.

What’s on Offer

• Clear exposure to senior leadership and strategic operations
• Involvement in major UK projects of national importance
• A supportive, agile working environment with short decision chains
• A diverse and inclusive workplace committed to flexible working

If you are looking for a role with real impact, visibility and variety — blending business development, operations and coordination — this is an outstanding opportunity.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch.