Business Development Manager (Civil Engineering – Design Background)

Bimplus; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme and pension

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with civil engineering and design background to join its Pre-Construction team. You will build strong client relationships, identify opportunities, and advance them through to secured work.

This role involves travel across Scotland and the wider UK for client meetings and industry events, collaborating with pre-construction, commercial, design and operations teams to shape bids and win major infrastructure

Qualifications

• Proven BD role within the construction industry.
• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycle.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and develop them to secured outcomes.
• Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements.
• Lead early-stage engagements and assist bid teams.
• Travel across Scotland and UK for client meetings.

Job description

Business Development Manager (Civil Engineering – Design Background)

Contract Scotland

Business Development Manager – Construction Experience

Location:Glasgow (Scotland-based with UK travel)
Client:Civil Engineering Contractor – Pre-Construction Team

We're working with a growing civil engineering contractor in Glasgow that is looking to appoint aBusiness Development Managerto join its Pre-Construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional already working within theconstruction industry, who is looking to take on a broader role with a specialist civil engineering and infrastructure contractor.

We are open to candidates from across the construction sector, including those currently working incivil engineering, build, or related construction environments. What matters most is your ability to build strong client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and help convert those opportunities into secured work.

You will be involved throughout the early stages of the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, internal teams and stakeholders to understand requirements, identify opportunities and position the business for future growth. The role will involve regular travel across Scotland and the wider UK for client meetings, networking events and industry engagements.

About You

• Proven experience working in aBusiness Development role within the construction industry
• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, building or a closely related construction sector
• A strong understanding of how construction projects are developed, procured, bid and secured
• Experience identifying new business opportunities and developing them through to successful outcomes
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence engaging with clients and senior stakeholders
• A commercially minded approach and an understanding of the construction project lifecycle
• The ability to work collaboratively with pre-construction, commercial, design and operational teams
• An interest in developing long-term client relationships rather than simply generating leads
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams and CRM systems
• A full UK driving licence
• We're particularly interested in individuals who are already established withinconstruction-sector business developmentand are looking to broaden their experience by moving into a civil engineering and infrastructure environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car
• Bonus scheme and pension
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland and the wider UK
• The chance to work closely with clients from the earliest stages of project development
• A varied, strategic and highly client-facing position within an established construction business
• This is a genuine opportunity for an experiencedconstruction Business Development professionalto move into a role where they can have a direct influence on client relationships, project acquisition and the future growth of a specialist civil engineering contractor.

Legal Information:

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application