Business Development Executive (Construction and Civils)
United Kingdom Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago
Who We Are In a Nutshell.
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.
With our specialist monitoring solutions, we help customers manage site compliance, reduce risk and make data-led decisions on civil engineering and construction projects — supporting everything from environmental monitoring through to follow-on structural monitoring.
What will you be doing?
As a Business Development Executive (BDE) – Civils Monitoring Solutions, you’ll be responsible for driving growth across our monitoring solutions within the civil engineering and construction sector. You’ll lead the full sales lifecycle, from identifying opportunities through to contract award, helping clients manage site compliance, risk mitigation and data-led decision making across construction and engineering projects
For this role you will be expected to travel to customer sites and British Engineering Services premises when needed.
You Will
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.
At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people.
With our specialist monitoring solutions, we help customers manage site compliance, reduce risk and make data-led decisions on civil engineering and construction projects — supporting everything from environmental monitoring through to follow-on structural monitoring.
What will you be doing?
As a Business Development Executive (BDE) – Civils Monitoring Solutions, you’ll be responsible for driving growth across our monitoring solutions within the civil engineering and construction sector. You’ll lead the full sales lifecycle, from identifying opportunities through to contract award, helping clients manage site compliance, risk mitigation and data-led decision making across construction and engineering projects
For this role you will be expected to travel to customer sites and British Engineering Services premises when needed.
You Will
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across civils projects, including engaging with contractors, consultants, government bodies and asset owners
- Target projects at pre-construction and delivery phases where monitoring requirements are critical
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline aligned to growth targets, using market insight, referrals and relationships to generate leads
- Build long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor, understanding project challenges and positioning the right solution
- Arrange and attend site visits, client meetings and project briefings, engaging with site teams, project managers and commercial leads
- Develop tailored monitoring solutions to support compliance, safety and project assurance, working closely with internal technical
- Lead the preparation of quotations, proposals and tender submissions, coordinating internally to confirm scope, pricing and timelines
- Negotiate pricing, scope and contract terms (with support where needed), and drive opportunities through to close and award
- Ensure a structured handover to delivery teams so client expectations are set and maintained
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and reporting within CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365), providing pipeline updates and forecasts
- Stay informed on market activity, upcoming projects and competitor positioning, including the management and use of online portals to identify opportunities [Business D...Solutions | Word]
- A salary from £40,000, depending on experience
- £5,500 annual car cash allowance
- Opportunity to earn commission with the sales incentive plan
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- 2 x life cover
- Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- An additional day’s holiday for your birthday every year
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company wide volunteering scheme
- Experience within (or strong awareness of) civils or construction-related environments, with an understanding of site-based challenges and project delivery needs
- Ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to close
- Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, with a consultative approach to solving client challenges
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability
- Strong organisational skills, self-motivation and resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience selling technical or monitoring-based solutions (desirable)
- Experience using CRM systems and working in structured sales processes (desirable)
Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it! Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don't meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.
To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.
