Head of BD

Workvine Limited; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Development to shape growth strategies across its marine infrastructure sector. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, a hybrid working model, and the chance to lead a dynamic team. Responsibilities include developing business strategies, overseeing opportunity identification, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate should have significant leadership experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This newly created position is a significant opportunity to influence the future of the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Supportive company culture

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in business development or sales in infrastructure or marine.
• Experience in developing complex bids and proposals with technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy for the group.
• Lead opportunity identification across public and private sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
• Collaborate with directors to shape winning bids.
• Establish BD processes and support scalable growth.
• Represent the group at industry events.

Skills

Leadership experience in business development

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Head of Business Development

Join TMS Maritime Group in a newly created leadership role to shape and drive our growth strategy across the UKs marine infrastructure sector. We’re offering a competitive salary of up to 80000, a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity to directly influence business development in a thriving values‑led organisation.

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing group of companies at the forefront of coastal and marine engineering plant hire and hydro‑based infrastructure solutions. With a reputation for delivering high‑quality sustainable projects across the UK, the group includes TMS Maritime Marine Plant Hire and Hesselberg Erosion Protection each contributing specialist expertise to a shared vision of excellence.

About the Role

As Head of Business Development you will report directly to the Commercial Director and lead the strategic growth agenda across the group. This newly created role provides a unique opportunity to shape and unify business development efforts across multiple operating companies each with distinct capabilities and client bases.

You’ll initially oversee a small team of two with a clear remit to expand as the group scales through organic growth and acquisitions. Your focus will be on identifying and securing new opportunities, building long‑term client relationships and driving consistency in BD practices across the group. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to position the group under the evolving Ancora brand ensuring alignment with commercial goals and market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group‑wide business development strategy covering marine civils infrastructure defence plant hire and hydro engineering.
• Lead opportunity identification and pipeline development across public and private sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate with company directors and project teams to shape winning bids and proposals.
• Establish BD processes and reporting frameworks to support scalable growth.
• Represent the group at industry events, forums and client meetings.
• Support integration of future acquisitions into the BD function.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership experience in business development or sales ideally within infrastructure construction or marine sectors.
• A background in developing and converting complex bids and proposals working with technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing and growing a team with a pragmatic and people‑focused leadership style.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills both internally and externally.
• A strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get things done.

Why Join TMS Maritime

• £80,000 base salary, bonus potential and car allowance.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility built in.
• Newly created leadership role with autonomy and influence.
• Clear career development and team growth opportunity.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Be part of a business that is investing in innovation, sustainability and people.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Access to mental health support and wellness programmes.

Location

Hybrid based from Dawlish, Devon (1–2 days per week in the office), with regular travel to clients and sites across the UK.

Hours

Full‑time permanent.

Salary

Up to £80,000 (DOE) bonus, car allowance.

We’re growing, evolving and looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering quality, safe and sustainable marine solutions. If you’re ready to shape the future of business development at the TMS Maritime Group we want to hear from you.

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