Market Director (Transportation)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Director to drive business development in the transportation sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects while leading a diverse team. You will be responsible for expanding client portfolios, developing growth strategies, and managing key accounts. If you excel in relationship building and have a strong technical background, this position could be your next career milestone. Join the team to shape the future of transportation in the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience as an engineer or chartered engineer in an engineering consultancy.
• Proven success in developing and implementing growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Grow business development activities across the UK and Ireland.
• Build and maintain effective networks with clients and partners.
• Lead capture and bid processes for projects.

Skills

Business Development

Engineering Consultancy

Leadership

Proposal Development

Client Relationship Management

Market Strategy

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in Engineering

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Market Director (Transportation), Bristol

Client: COWI

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Market Director (Transportation)

Locations: Glasgow, London, Derby, Bristol or York

Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Office/Home Hybrid

Are you passionate about contributing to a sustainable future by avoiding fossil fuel projects? Do you have experience in engineering consultancy? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in creating solutions for a better tomorrow

We are expanding our presence in the UK and Ireland infrastructure and transportation markets. We are seeking a Market Director to oversee client and contractor portfolio expansion across sectors including bridges, structures, ground engineering, civil/underground engineering, highways, marine, and rail.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Growing business development activities across the UK and Ireland to meet growth targets.
• Building and maintaining effective networks with clients and partners.
• Developing early opportunities to increase project pipeline and success rate.
• Updating the UK Pipeline and implementing the Go / No Go process.
• Leading capture and bid processes for projects, collaborating with technical and bid support teams.
• Developing and executing bid-winning strategies, including commercial aspects.
• Delivering high-quality proposals and maintaining customer focus.
• Managing key accounts and frameworks.
• Participating in COWI UK’s market leadership team.
• Contributing to strategy development and business growth plans.
• Identifying technical development areas and communicating them to management.
• Maintaining close liaison with UK business leads and sharing market insights.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

We value leadership that sets clear direction, supports ownership, and fosters open dialogue. You should excel at delegating, coaching, and nurturing a diverse, inclusive team environment.

Additionally, you will have:

• Experience as an engineer or chartered engineer in an engineering consultancy, contractor, or client organization.
• Business development experience within engineering sectors.
• Proven success in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• A strong technical background in relevant sectors.
• An established network of industry contacts in the UK and Ireland.
• Knowledge of legal, contractual, and financial issues in the sector.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with clients and partners.
• Experience in developing major proposals and market initiatives.