Strategic BD Executive – Infrastructure & Engineering

ACEPP UK; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £35,000–£50,000

Uncapped commission

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Job summary

ACEPP UK is a specialist engineering consultancy seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to expand our client base across infrastructure, engineering and construction sectors. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with hiring managers and procurement teams, and partner with Talent Acquisition to deliver exceptional talent solutions.

You will manage consultant relationships on client projects, visit sites, review performance and maintain motivation to meet high

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, recruitment sales, account management or client acquisition.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Commercially driven with a proactive approach to generating opportunities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand technical and engineering-based requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, nuclear, defence and energy sectors.
• Generate new client relationships through networking, market mapping, cold outreach and industry engagement.
• Secure meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Negotiate and agree Terms of Business with new clients.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of vacancies and project opportunities.
• Monitor market activity, upcoming projects, framework agreements and procurement opportunities.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to fully brief vacancies and client requirements.
• Support recruitment delivery by providing detailed role information, project context and hiring expectations.
• Maintain regular contact with clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.
• Represent ACEPP UK at industry events, exhibitions and networking functions.
• Accurately manage business development activity through the CRM system.
• Contribute to sales strategy, market intelligence and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Relationship-building

Sales

Cold outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Job description

ACEPP UK is a specialist engineering consultancy seeking a commercially driven Business Development Executive to expand our client base across infrastructure, engineering and construction sectors. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with hiring managers and procurement teams, and partner with Talent Acquisition to deliver exceptional talent solutions.

You will manage consultant relationships on client projects, visit sites, review performance and maintain motivation to meet high