Highways Business Development Lead – UK Infrastructure

Deploy Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Limited in Reading is seeking a Business Development Manager to establish its UK presence in highways, civil engineering and infrastructure. The role is based in the Reading area with travel mainly across London and the South East, and occasional longer trips.

You will build the client base and pipeline, lead bids, assess pricing and contract terms, and create strategic partnerships to deliver highways design and project management services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Manager in highways, civil engineering, rail or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record of winning work in these sectors.
• Driving licence required.
• Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Create a robust business development plan, with a focus on target clients and frameworks.
• Analyse the market and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Identify and qualify opportunities with public sector organisations, local authorities, and tier 1/2 contractors and consultancies.
• Regularly review tender portals and frameworks for opportunities.
• Create and lead bids, managing pre-qualifications, tenders, analysis and fee proposals.
• Liaise with internal teams and incorporate input to make commercially sound decisions.
• Assess pricing, contract terms and risks under NEC and FIDIC contracts; negotiate toward contract award.
• Create and nurture partnerships and joint ventures with UK companies for highways design and project management services.
• Act as an ambassador for the company in meetings and industry events.

Skills

Driving licence

NEC contracts experience

FIDIC contracts experience

BDM in highways/civil engineering

Job description

Deploy Limited in Reading is seeking a Business Development Manager to establish its UK presence in highways, civil engineering and infrastructure. The role is based in the Reading area with travel mainly across London and the South East, and occasional longer trips.

You will build the client base and pipeline, lead bids, assess pricing and contract terms, and create strategic partnerships to deliver highways design and project management services.