Business Development Manager
4 days ago
Kingston Upon Thames
About the Role This is a pivotal role focused on driving commercial growth and expanding opportunities within a well-established civil engineering business specialising in power, energy, rail, and renewable infrastructure. With a mission to contribute to the global Net Zero agenda, the organisation prides itself on delivering high-quality, technically excellent engineering solutions that create long-term social and environmental value. As Business Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of the company's growth strategy-shaping market positioning, identifying new opportunities, and building long-lasting relationships with key clients and industry partners. Working closely with senior business leaders, you will provide commercial insight, strengthen market presence, and influence strategic decision-making that supports future expansion. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about advancing the future of sustainable infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Strategic Development • Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with organisational goals and sector priorities, • Research market trends, competitive activity, and new sector opportunities, • Support long-term planning and diversification into emerging markets, • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and external industry partners, • Represent the organisation at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums, • Lead pre-qualification, tender, and bid submissions in collaboration with engineering teams, • Produce impactful proposals, presentations, and promotional materials, • Work closely with directors and senior engineers to align commercial strategy with delivery capability, • Qualification in Civil Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience), • Proven business development experience within engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction sectors, • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, • Proactive, strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, • Clear and confident communicator across all levels, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, • Strong initiative, problem solving, and "can-do" approach, • Ability to build relationships quickly, both virtually and in person, • Competent using Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), • Be part of a collaborative consultancy with a strong and growing industry reputation, • Work on exciting infrastructure projects that create meaningful environmental and social impact, • Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and clear progression pathways Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.