Business Development Manager (Geotechnical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in Chesterfield. This pivotal role involves driving sales, working with clients on innovative geotechnical solutions, and managing tender processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or business development, particularly within Civil Engineering or Construction. This position offers a salary of £47,000 - £53,000 plus bonuses and progression opportunities. Hybrid working is available.

Benefits

Bonus

Car Allowance

Development & Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Materials, or Hard FM.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with prospective clients to offer technical support and solutions.
• Promote the company and grow sales.
• Manage development within Geotechnical and lead sales processes.

Skills

Sales / Business Development experience

Tender process / tender management experience

Job description

Business Development Manager (Geotechnical)

Chesterfield / Hybrid / Remote

£47,000 - £53,000 Negotiable DOE + Bonus + Car Allowance + Development & Progression (Opportunity for Directorship) + Company Benefits

Are you a Sales or Business Development Manager with experience in tender management and a background in Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Materials, or Hard FM?

Would you like a pivotal role at a market-leading, specialist organisation that provides innovative geotechnical services across the UK, where you will be in a role created by rapid growth?

On offer is a versatile and flexible role with great progression potential to board member level, where you will add direct value, tendering for a range of exciting new projects in the Geotechnical division, for a forward‑thinking company that operates at the forefront of their industry, with far‑reaching capabilities, where you will also form part of a wider globally leading group.

The company operates in Geotechnical, Structural, Construction, and Renewables and is currently on a rapid upward trajectory. You will work closely with one of the Group Directors to work on strategy for a new business within the Geotechnical arm of the business.

You will be responsible for developing and tendering for new work within their Structures division. You will assist with the coordination of business development, sales and marketing, as well as supporting the development and implementation of the business development strategy.

The role

• Work closely with prospective clients and their design engineers to offer technical support, new and innovative solutions, and value engineering options.
• Promote the company, raise the company profile, maintain the current client base, and grow sales.
• Lead management and development within Geotechnical, including EOI / PQQ processes.
• Lead management and development of sales, including ECI, technical sales support, assessment of enquiries, post‑tender discussions, and negotiations.

Estimating and Bid Management

Required experience

• Sales / Business Development experience within Construction, Civil Engineering, or Hard FM.
• Experience with the tender process / tender management.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Reference Number: BBBH22607

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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