Business Development Executive - Infrastructure

RVT Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

23 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer days (2)

Free Friday Lunch

Annual remuneration review

Job summary

RVT Group is seeking a Business Development Executive for their Infrastructure team in the UK. You will be the first touch for prospective clients, opening doors and creating qualified leads to book meetings for the Estimating Team.

This is an office-based role focused on outbound activity rather than closing deals. You’ll handle 25–50 outbound calls daily, engage ~18 decision-makers, and build strong relationships through thoughtful questions and research.

Qualifications

• Experience with outbound calling and generating leads.
• Background in business development or sales environments.
• Confident, articulate speaking voice with fast rapport-building ability.
• Resilient, proactive, professional appearance and strong communication.
• Prepared and well-researched with initiative and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Make 25–50 outbound calls per day to target professionals in the Infrastructure sector.
• Speak with around 18 decision-makers per day once settled into the role.
• Build relationships by asking targeted questions and researching contacts.
• Use LinkedIn and other tools to source new contacts and opportunities.
• Identify projects where we can support clients on site and secure high-quality leads.
• Arrange meetings for the Estimating Team and track KPI-driven activity.
• Contribute to a collaborative, values-driven team culture.

Skills

Outbound calling

Business development

Sales environment

Relationship building

Communication

Resilience

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join our growing Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys outbound calling, and is motivated by uncovering new business opportunities.

You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our prospective clients, creating qualified leads and booking meaningful meetings for our Estimating Team.

Please note the following:

• This is not a closing/sales role; your success comes from opening doors, not closing deals.
• This is a fully office‑based role, not hybrid.
• A great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, structure, and high-quality customer interactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Making 25–50 outbound calls per day to professionals such as Site Managers, Project Managers, QS Managers, Estimators, Pre‑Construction teams, Buyers and H&S leads within the Infrastructure sector.
• Speaking with around 18 decision‑makers per day once settled into the role.
• Building strong relationships by asking smart, targeted questions.
• Using LinkedIn and other tools to research and source new contacts.
• Tracking down upcoming projects and identifying where we can support clients on site.
• Securing high‑quality leads and arranging meetings for our Estimating Team.
• Working towards KPIs and contributing positively to a collaborative, values‑driven team culture.

• Previous experience in outbound calling, business development or a sales environment.
• Confident, articulate and clear speaking voice with the ability to create rapport quickly.
• Resilience, persistence and a proactive attitude.
• Smart, professional appearance and strong communication skills.
• Prepared and well‑researched, someone who takes initiative.
• Strong work ethic.

How Success Is Measured

• Number of meaningful conversations concluded daily.
• Growth of contacts and relationships within target companies.
• Quality and volume of meetings booked and enquiries generated.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme + Individual KPIs for OTE
• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.
• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.
• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.
• Private Healthcare - Availableafter successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Program Line.
• 2 Annual Volunteering days.
• Free Friday Lunch.
• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.