Civil Sales Manager

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Civil Sales Manager to lead a team of estimators and manage key client relationships. This role involves driving business development while overseeing the sales cycle and ensuring client requests are handled efficiently. Ideal candidates will have strong sales management experience in construction or civil engineering and excellent people skills. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including flexible hours and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

On-site car parking

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management within construction or civil engineering.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of civil estimators.
• Act as the main contact for Tier 1 contractors.
• Oversee the full sales cycle from tendering to reporting.
• Drive business development by building client relationships.
• Monitor budgets and sales performance.

Skills

Sales management in construction

People management skills

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Sales performance tracking

Job description

Overview

MCS Group are delighted to be working with a family-founded business that has grown into a market-leading manufacturer within the construction and agricultural sectors, to recruit a Civil Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company recognised for its quality, innovation, and reliability. The Civil Sales Manager will play a key role in leading a team civil estimator, driving client relationships, and supporting business growth. While direct estimating experience is not necessarily required, a strong technical background and the ability to provide guidance will be essential for success in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and manage a team of four civil estimators, setting and tracking KPIs.
• Act as the main contact for Tier 1 contractors and key clients, ensuring pricing requests and bids are handled on time.
• Oversee the full sales cycle, from tendering and bid management to customer follow-up and reporting.
• Drive business development by building client relationships and securing places on new supply chains.
• Monitor budgets and sales performance, providing regular updates to management.
• Collaborate with internal planning, production, and technical teams to align sales with delivery.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management within construction, civil engineering, or a related industry.
• Strong people management skills, with experience leading and developing teams.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of the tendering and bidding process.
• Ability to manage client relationships at all levels, including Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in tracking sales performance, budgets, and KPIs.

Desirable / Advantageous

• Technical background in construction, civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to support estimators and client discussions.
• Experience in business development, including securing places on supply chains.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £50,000-£55,000 per year, plus annual bonus.
• Flexible working hours.
• Potential to accrue extra days off in addition to standard leave.
• Generous holiday entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Fully on-site role with free on-site car parking.
• Standard pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer contribution).
• Private medical insurance for you (and family options may be available).
• Life Assurance equivalent to one year's salary.
• Standard maternity, paternity, and sickness benefits.

How to Apply

To speak in absolute confidence about this role please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Lara McGlinchey, Sales Recruitment Specialist at MCS Group, at or

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