Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager (Bridges) Who we are in a nutshell. At BES Group, we pride ourselves in 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. And we do this with a team of the very best people, simple. Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager for our Bridges and Structures sector with the BES Asset Reliability sales team to join our growing team of industry leading technical authorities, chartered engineers, experienced project managers and technicians. The ideal candidate for this role will be happy to travel to our Warrington office occasionally. We have a flexible working approach of hybrid working and client visits. What will you be doing? As a Business Development Manager for the BES Asset Reliability sales team, you will be responsible for our Bridges and Structures sector, you will be involved in winning the profitable schemes in the UK Bridges sector (Aged and New Civil Infrastructure). You will manage a pipeline of inbound opportunities generated from existing clients and schemes and work closely with the Business Development and Delivery teams to ensure we identify and follow up on contract renewal and variation opportunities. You will: Identify and deliver long-term strategic client relationships for the UK Bridges and Structures sector Undertake strategic customer visits to win new accounts as well as developing existing customer accounts Take responsibility for the Business Development team’s technical proposals and bids and take them through the stages of the commercial sales process, ensuring we deliver the best-in-class technical bids and quote at profitable levels Work closely with our Delivery team to ensure smooth handover and ensure we have learnt any lessons from historical schemes Work with internal teams such as Business Development, Operations, Product Development and Software to estimate costs of potential schemes Prepare customer technical / commercial proposals, including obtaining quotes from core supplier networks as necessary Peer review proposals prepared by others Ensure technical sign-off for proposals and reports is delivered as required Keep the database updated with progress on all relevant opportunities Prioritise opportunities in a way that is aligned with company strategy in consultation with the Business Development and Commercial leadership Proactively seek out and report back market intelligence in relation to competitors, changes in the market, technical standards etc As part of our team, you will get: A salary from £45,000, 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 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 Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity To join our team, you will need: Hold an engineering degree or equivalent, preferably working with or towards a Chartered or Incorporated qualification Experience of structural monitoring, technical and/or commercial (desirable) Experience linked to the UK rail or bridge community (desirable) Must be a team player Previous IT experience (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, ability/attitude to learn new apps etc) Hold a full UK Driving license We want you to be you 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 BES 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’re a Real Living Wage employer across our complete business and we are delighted to have pledged our committed 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. BES Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else. Business Development Manager (Bridges)

Location: UK, GB

Posted Date: 2/1/2025