Strategic Civil & Infrastructure BD Manager

Hyreus; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyreus is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities and build strategic client relationships within the UK civil engineering sector. You will work with senior management, bid teams and operations to shape growth strategies and seed opportunities in the market.

You will develop a robust pipeline, collaborate with bid and pre-construction teams, and attend industry events to promote the company’s capabilities and win major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Development Manager or similar commercial role within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of the UK civil engineering and construction markets.
• An established network of client and industry contacts would be highly advantageous.
• Experience identifying and developing opportunities for major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of the tendering, bidding and pre-construction process.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess potential business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Confident building relationships with clients, consultants and senior stakeholders.
• A strategic, proactive and commercially focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with bid, commercial and operational teams

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, consultants and industry stakeholders.
• Research market trends, upcoming projects and potential opportunities within the infrastructure market.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective projects and clients.
• Work closely with bid and pre-construction teams to identify and secure new work.
• Support the development and delivery of business development strategies and growth plans.
• Attend client meetings, industry events, networking functions and relevant conferences.
• Monitor competitor activity and market developments to identify opportunities for growth.
• Maintain accurate records of client relationships, opportunities and business development activity.
• Prepare reports and updates on pipeline performance, market intelligence and progress against business targets.
• Collaborate with senior management and operational teams to align business development activity with company objectives.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Market research

UK civil engineering market

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Hyreus is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify new opportunities and build strategic client relationships within the UK civil engineering sector. You will work with senior management, bid teams and operations to shape growth strategies and seed opportunities in the market.

You will develop a robust pipeline, collaborate with bid and pre-construction teams, and attend industry events to promote the company’s capabilities and win major infrastructure projects.