Interim Group Financial Controller

Vision Survey; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying consultancy in Crawley seeks a Business Development Consultant. This role focuses on driving lead generation and client engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000, flexible working options, and a structured training program. Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured training and mentorship

Flexible working options

Staff benefits package including discounts and insurance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to engage with clients at all levels.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• A full UK manual driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for sales enquiries.
• Manage CRM system with accurate data.
• Create marketing content for various channels.
• Participate in bidding processes and maintain company profiles.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organized and methodical

Self-starter able to work independently

Enthusiastic and eager to learn

Team player

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Business Development Consultant – Vision Survey

About Us

Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. We are a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty staff, delivering major civil engineering projects such as Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point. As part of the Celnor Group, we foster a supportive environment that allows everyone to thrive, guided by our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant to join the commercial team. This newly created, development-focused role is designed to drive intelligent, insight‑led lead generation and consultative client engagement. The position offers a professional who wants to develop deep commercial capability, learn our services inside‑out, and act as a trusted advisor for prospects facing technical, compliance or engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all sales enquiries across telephone, email, video and in‑person channels.
• Manage and maintain the CRM system with accurate and timely data.
• Lead the creation of marketing content for digital and traditional channels.
• Support the development of a structured sales process and assist with proposals and presentations.
• Participate in bidding processes, including market engagement questionnaires, PQQs and tenders.
• Manage company profiles and documentation across procurement portals.
• Build strong relationships with client supply chain and procurement managers.
• Travel nationwide to meet with clients and attend site meetings.
• Shadow the Managing Director during client meetings and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Heads of Services and finance to align sales strategies.

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to speak confidently with people at all levels.
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Self‑starter able to work independently and take initiative.
• Enthusiastic and genuinely eager to learn and develop.
• Full UK manual driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide.
• Comfortable with client‑facing interactions and building relationships.
• Team player who can also work autonomously.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

• Basic understanding of marketing principles and sales processes.
• Experience with CRM systems.
• Interest in content creation and digital marketing.
• Previous experience in customer‑facing roles.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000, dependent on experience.
• Structured training and mentorship through Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Clear career progression path with genuine opportunities for advancement.
• Flexible working options post‑probation (hybrid: Crawley office and remote).
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers, gym memberships, pension scheme, health and life insurance (Vitality) and IT & phone package.
• Continuous on‑the‑job training and development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion or belief. A DBS background check may be required if you are successful.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role.