Commercial Manager​/Business Development Manager - Civil Engineering & Construc

Position: Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager - Civil Engineering & Construc
Location: Newark

Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with our client to recruit a Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager within the civil engineering and construction sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to develop new business, strengthen industry relationships and secure projects across the power, gas, water, energy and industrial markets. You'll play an important role in identifying opportunities, building relationships with key decision-makers and converting prospects into long-term partnerships.

Working across established and emerging infrastructure markets, you'll have the opportunity to influence commercial strategy, expand market presence and contribute directly to business growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager you'll play a key role in:
Developing new business opportunities across the power, industrial, gas, water and wider energy sectors, targeting clients with civil engineering and construction requirements. Building and maintaining strong relationships with utilities providers, principal contractors, developers, engineering consultancies and other key industry stakeholders. Identifying upcoming projects, frameworks and tender opportunities, developing a strong pipeline of commercially viable work. Leading commercial discussions, preparing proposals and supporting tender submissions, negotiations and contract awards.

Working closely with operational, estimating and senior leadership teams to develop competitive solutions, secure profitable contracts and support long-term business growth. Your work will directly contribute to expanding the company's presence across key infrastructure markets, securing sustainable revenue streams and building lasting relationships with customers and delivery partners.

About You:

We're looking for someone who can bring:
Experience in business development, commercial management or technical sales within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or a closely related sector. A strong understanding of how projects are procured, tendered and awarded within the construction and infrastructure industries. The ability to identify new opportunities, develop relationships and convert a pipeline of prospects into secured business. Commercial awareness, including an understanding of project pricing, margins, contract negotiations and customer requirements.

Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at different levels. Existing relationships or experience selling into the power, gas, water, industrial or energy sectors would be particularly valuable. Knowledge of utilities infrastructure, major construction projects or engineering-led solutions would also be advantageous. You'll be proactive, commercially curious and comfortable taking ownership of business development activity. We welcome applications from established commercial professionals and ambitious business development specialists with relevant sector experience who are ready to take on greater responsibility.

The Benefits and Package:
In return, you'll enjoy:
Competitive salary package: £50,000 - 60,000 Bonus or commission arrangements:
Negotiable Company car or allowance Opportunity to influence commercial growth across key UK infrastructure sectors. Exposure to a diverse range of civil engineering, construction and energy projects. The opportunity to build strategic relationships and contribute to long-term business development. This is an opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact, using your industry knowledge and relationships to help shape future growth and secure exciting projects across essential…