Business Development Manager WCS – 25 -27

Whitfield Consulting Services; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a part-time Business Development Manager to help grow and develop the business strategically. The ideal candidate has proven experience in business development within engineering or construction sectors. Responsibilities include developing strategies, nurturing client relationships, and leading proposals. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and passion for sustainable infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deliver to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company goals.
• Research market trends and identify new opportunities in sustainable infrastructure.
• Build and nurture client and industry relationships, representing us at events and exhibitions.
• Lead bid submissions, proposals, and marketing initiatives to showcase our expertise.
• Collaborate with directors and engineers to align business development with delivery capability.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Job description

Business Development Manager WCS – 25 -27

Vacancy type Business Development Manager

Vacancy reference WCS-25-27

Salary scale Competitive – dependent on experience

How to apply
Kindly submit your CV and cover letter via email to [e-mail] , ensuring that the subject line includes the job title and reference.

Location Surbiton/Hybrid

Closing date 02 February 2026

Position type Part-time, permanent

Travel required To relevant exhibitions and events as needed

Reports to Managing Director

Key Purpose of role –
This is a key role in helping to further grow and develop the business to meet our strategic goals.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with company goals
• Research market trends and identify new opportunities in sustainable infrastructure
• Build and nurture client and industry relationships, representing us at events and exhibitions
• Lead bid submissions, proposals, and marketing initiatives to showcase our expertise
• Collaborate with directors and engineers to align business development with delivery capability

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in business development within engineering consultancy, infrastructure, or construction
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and passion for sustainable infrastructure
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deliver to deadlines
• Be part of a collaborative, growing consultancy with a strong industry reputation
• Contribute to projects with real social and environmental impact
• Competitive salary and benefits, plus professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Lead pre-qualification, tender, and bid submissions in collaboration with the engineer
• Develop compelling proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that showcase our expertise
• Manage business development pipelines and reporting, ensuring accurate forecasting and performance tracking

📩 Ready to make an impact? View the full job descriptio n and apply now to help us shape the future of sustainable engineering.

You will need to have a current, clean driving license and be willing to travel throughout the UK to industry specific exhibitions, networking events and industry forums