Business Development Manager – Civil Engineering

Business Development Manager – Civil Engineering

Location:

London, UK
Salary:  £70,000 – £85,000 + Package

Experience:

Approximately 5–10 years
The Opportunity  Ping International Recruitment is working with a  leading international engineering consultancy  with an established track record spanning almost  40 years  and operations across international markets.
As part of its continued growth strategy, the business is now looking to  expand its presence in the UK  and is seeking an experienced  Business Development Manager  to join its London office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a  Civil Engineering or Infrastructure background  to play an important role in developing the company's UK market presence, building client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

The Role   The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and developing the company's UK business development strategy, with a particular focus on identifying new opportunities, developing relationships with key clients and helping establish the consultancy as a recognised name within the UK market.
Key responsibilities will include:
Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the UK civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other key industry stakeholders.

Developing a strong understanding of market opportunities, competitors and potential clients.

Supporting the development and implementation of the company's UK business development strategy.

Managing the opportunity pipeline and contributing to tender and proposal activities.

Representing the business at industry events, meetings and networking opportunities.

Working closely with technical and operational teams to identify opportunities and develop appropriate solutions for clients.

Supporting the long-term growth and development of the UK operation.

Candidate Profile   The ideal candidate will have:
Approximately  5–10 years' professional experience  within the civil engineering, infrastructure or engineering consultancy sector.

A  Civil Engineering qualification or technical background  is preferred.

Previous experience in  Business Development, Client Development, Account Management or a commercially focused engineering role .

A strong understanding of the UK civil engineering and infrastructure market.

A proven ability to develop and maintain senior client and stakeholder relationships.

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the confidence to help develop a growing UK operation.

The Opportunity   This is more than a traditional Business Development position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to become a key part of the company's  UK expansion strategy , working with an established international engineering consultancy while helping to build its client base, reputation and pipeline within the UK.
The role would suit an ambitious civil engineering professional who is looking to combine their  technical industry knowledge with business development and commercial responsibilities  and who wants to have a genuine influence on the growth of an established international business in the UK.
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 + Package

To apply or learn more, please send your CV in response to this advert.
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