Business Development Engineer

Ukaam; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lahore is seeking an experienced professional for business development and client engagement. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field and have 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include identifying business opportunities, promoting services, and conducting market research. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, technical sales, or client relations.
• Experience in consultancy, inspection, design review, testing, or project management services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in public and private sectors.
• Promote the company’s services across various engineering disciplines.
• Conduct market intelligence activities and provide actionable insights.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal technical departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Project Location(s): Lahore, Pakistan

Education: Bachelors Degree (Any 4-year Program in Business / Engineering)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Development & Client Engagement

   • Identify and pursue new business opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including contractors, consultants, developers, EPC companies, and industrial clients.

   • Promote the company’s inspection, verification, testing, and engineering design services across all disciplines (Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, HVAC).

   • Conduct regular client visits, presentations, and technical meetings to understand requirements and propose solutions.

   • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts and industry stakeholders.

   • Represent the company in seminars, exhibitions, and technical forums to enhance market visibility.

2. Proposal & Tender Management

   • Collaborate with technical teams to prepare EOIs, prequalification documents, technical proposals, and financial bids.

   • Ensure that proposals are technically sound, commercially competitive, and compliant with tender requirements.

   • Track and monitor tender announcements, bid submissions, and award status.

   • Support contract negotiations and handover of awarded projects to the operations and engineering teams.

• Market Research & Strategic Growth

  • Conduct market intelligence activities to identify new clients, competitors, and emerging trends in the engineering and construction industry.

  • Provide management with actionable insights for business planning, sectoral growth, and service diversification.

  • Contribute to setting annual business targets and sectoral strategies.

• Coordination & Reporting

  • Act as a liaison between clients and internal technical departments to ensure efficient communication and timely proposal delivery.

  • Maintain updated business development records, client database, and proposal tracker.

  • Provide weekly/monthly reports on new inquiries, proposals, business leads, and revenue forecasts.

As our ideal candidate, you should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecturefrom a recognized institution.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, technical sales, or client relationswithin the engineering, inspection, or construction sector.

• Prior experience in promoting consultancy, inspection, design review, testing, or project management services will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines — Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP, and HVAC.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and document preparation (EOIs, PQs, proposals).

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate technical services into client benefits.

• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.