Infrastructure BD Manager – Hybrid, Essex HQ

Green Barks Search; Earls Colne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist earthworks contractor located in Essex is seeking a Business Development Manager for Infrastructure to support national growth strategies. This hybrid role requires candidates with a strong background in infrastructure and civil engineering, capable of influencing early client engagement and bid strategies. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, managing stakeholder conversations, and raising market presence through digital channels. Essential experience includes major civil engineering and utilities projects. An excellent package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Candidates must come from a specialist contracting background.
• Infrastructure experience is essential, with earthworks highly desirable.
• Experience within major civil engineering, utilities, and reservoir schemes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and shape scope with estimating, technical, and operational teams.
• Lead conversations early, influence bid strategy, and represent the company's technical capability.
• Position the business for projects in excess of £25m and support pre-construction strategy.
• Support early client engagement and bid shaping to influence commercial and procurement thinking at feasibility.
• Raise market presence through digital channels, events, and targeted thought leadership.

Skills

Infrastructure knowledge

Commercial thinking

Procurement influence

Client engagement

Job description

A leading specialist earthworks contractor located in Essex is seeking a Business Development Manager for Infrastructure to support national growth strategies. This hybrid role requires candidates with a strong background in infrastructure and civil engineering, capable of influencing early client engagement and bid strategies. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, managing stakeholder conversations, and raising market presence through digital channels. Essential experience includes major civil engineering and utilities projects. An excellent package awaits the right candidate.