Business Development Manager (Civil Engineering - Design Background)

American Society of Civil Engineers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Civil Engineering Contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Business Development Manager with a design background to join the Pre-Construction team. Move from design delivery to client-facing, commercially focused work while leveraging technical expertise.

The role involves frequent travel across Scotland and the UK for meetings and industry engagements. We are keen to speak with individuals who understand how infrastructure projects are developed and delivered and want to influence early project

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering design or design management background.
• Experience on infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Understanding of how projects are developed, bid, and secured.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in client engagement, business development, and strategic growth.
• Confidence presenting technical solutions in a commercial environment.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage client relationships across Scotland and the wider UK.
• Identify opportunities and help secure future work in the early project lifecycle.
• Present technical solutions in a commercial environment.
• Collaborate with pre-construction and design teams.
• Travel regularly for client meetings, networking events, and industry engagements.

Skills

Civil engineering design background

Infrastructure project experience

Bid and project development knowledge

Communication & stakeholder management

Client engagement & business growth

Presenting technical solutions

IT skills (MS Office, Teams, CRM)

UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager (Civil Engineering / Design Background)

Location: Glasgow (Scotland-based with UK travel)

Client: Civil Engineering Contractor - Pre-Construction Team

We're working with a civil engineering contractor in Glasgow that is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to join its Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager or someone from a design or engineering background who is looking to move away from day-to-day design delivery into a more client-facing and commercially focused role, while still drawing on their technical expertise.

We're particularly keen to speak with individuals who understand how infrastructure projects are developed and delivered, but who are interested in becoming involved earlier in the project lifecycle - building client relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping secure future work. The role will involve regular travel across Scotland and the wider UK for client meetings, networking events, and industry engagements.

About You

• A strong background in civil engineering design or design management
• Experience working on infrastructure or major construction projects
• An understanding of how projects are developed, bid, and secured
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• An interest in client engagement, business development, and strategic growth
• Confidence presenting technical solutions in a commercial environment
• Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM systems
• A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car, bonus scheme, and pension
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• The chance to move beyond pure design delivery and have a greater influence on project acquisition and business growth
• Exposure to major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK
• Support and development for professionals transitioning into business development

This is a genuine opportunity to move into a strategic, client-facing position without losing touch with the technical side of civil engineering.

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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.