Business Development Manager

Solution Recruitment; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international civil engineering company is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in line with their business strategy. You will need a solid understanding of the UK construction market and be skilled in client communication and presentations. The role requires flexibility for travel and extended hours, mainly in Swindon or London. Candidates with a strong background in Civil Engineering and procurement legislation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the UK construction market.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Engineering.
• Exceptional presentation and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain dialogue with customers.
• Identify and assess new client leads.
• Lead on sector pipeline meetings and distribute actions.

Skills

Understanding of UK construction market

Client communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Business Development Manager

I’m assisting one of my clients who are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their business. They are a leading international civil engineering company, specialising in Transportation, Energy, Tunnelling, Building, Civil and Structural Engineering project throughout the UK

The role

If you are an experienced Business Development Manager within the Civil Engineering sector.

You will be experienced in establishing and maintaining regular dialogue with new and existing customers and identify, assess and cultivate new client leads / opportunities that fit with the overall business strategy and market sectors to enable the company to grow in line with the business plan.

You will also lead on sector pipeline meetings, prepare and distribute suitable minutes / actions to discuss current and future opportunities.

The role may require you to travel to various project sites and have flexibility to work extended hours as needed. The primary locations for this role will be either Swindon or London.

About you

It is essential that you have sound knowledge of the UK construction market and of relevant and up to date procurement legislation along with strong knowledge of Civil Engineering.

You should have exceptional presentation and client communication skills and be able to maintain industry / competitor intelligence; attend CECA meetings and others as appropriate.