Business Development Manager

• Access to world-class resources and technology, enhancing how we deliver capital projects
• Involvement in high-profile programmes across sectors such as data centres, energy, and pharmaceuticals
• Career development at scale, with exposure to international clients and cutting-edge project environments
• A platform for innovation, as we continue to challenge traditional consultancy models and lead digital transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy aligned to regional and sector objectives.
• Identify, qualify and convert new opportunities within construction and data centre markets.
• Map key clients, contractors, developers, and investors across priority regions.
• Support market entry strategies for new geographies or service lines.

Client Development & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with developers, hyperscalers, contractors, and consultants.
• Lead client engagement plans and manage opportunity pipelines through CRM systems.
• Position the company as a strategic partner across cost consultancy, project controls, and programme advisory services.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.

Bid & Commercial Leadership

• Lead or support bid strategy, win themes, and value proposition development.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure compelling, technically robust submissions.
• Contribute to fee strategy and commercial negotiations.
• Drive high conversion rates and profitable growth.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging client investment patterns.
• Provide insight into data centre growth drivers including hyperscale, colocation, and edge developments.
• Maintain awareness of global construction market dynamics and capital investment trends.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven track record in business development within construction consultancy, project management, cost management, or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of data centre development lifecycles (site selection, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Established network across developers, contractors, consultants, or technology clients.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging at C-suite and project level.
• Results-driven, proactive, and highly motivated.

Benefits