Business Development Manager (Civils)

Hyreus is currently recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager for a leading Tier One civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with a strong background in the civil engineering sector to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic client relationships and support the continued growth of the business.

Working closely with senior management, bid teams and operational colleagues, the successful candidate will help shape business development strategies, identify upcoming infrastructure projects and strengthen the company's position within the UK civil engineering market.

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.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven 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.