Business Development Consultant

Location Manchester
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 - £70000 per annum + Package + bonus
Contact name: Nathan Cooling

Contact email: nathancooling@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH4434_1768413523
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: 5/1/2026

ARE YOU A PERSONABLE ENGINEERING PROFFESIONAL WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE GEOTECHNICAL, SURVEYING, CIVIL ENGINEERING OR MONITORING SECTORS? ARE YOU BASED IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND? DO YOU ENJOY WINNING WORK, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS AND ARE INTERESTED IN A NEW OPPORTUNITY THEN OUR CLIENT MAY HAVE THE PERFECT ROLE FOR YOU!

Our client, an established engineering consultancy is looking to add to their Business Development team, with a focus on developing market presence and securing new work across Northern England (including the Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds regions).

The role will involve identifying and developing new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and promoting a range of specialist engineering services. Key responsibilities will include responding to client enquiries, preparing cost estimates and tender submissions, attending and representing the business at industry events and conferences, increasing regional visibility through professional networks and digital channels, and undertaking site visits in support of future projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues within the wider Business Development team and senior leadership, who will provide guidance, coordination and strategic support.

This position requires regular travel throughout Northern England, and candidates should be based in the region or willing to relocate. Very ocasional travel to London may also be required.

The role would suit an individual with a background in civil or geotechnical engineering. Experience in engineering monitoring or instrumentation could also be considered.

Key attributes include strong communication skills with clients, colleagues and suppliers; a proactive, motivated and resilient approach; the ability to work independently; strong organisation and attention to detail; the ability to meet deadlines; and a commercial mindset, including the capability to prepare detailed quotations and tender submissions.

If this opportunity sounds like something you'd like to know more about then do provide a copy of your CV ASAP.

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.

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