Business Development Executive in Bristol

ACEPP UK is a specialist engineering consultancy supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the nuclear, defence, energy, construction and industrial sectors. As part of the Heverett Group, we provide highly skilled engineering and project delivery professionals to some of the UK's most significant and technically demanding programmes. Our expertise spans construction management, project controls, commissioning, maintenance engineering and project management services.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive to help expand our client base and secure new opportunities across the infrastructure, engineering and construction sectors.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving the growth of ACEPP UK by identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities. You will be responsible for building relationships with hiring managers, project leaders, procurement teams and decision-makers across major infrastructure projects and engineering organisations. Working closely with our Talent Acquisition team, you will ensure a clear understanding of client requirements, enabling us to deliver exceptional talent solutions and maintain long-term client partnerships. Beyond winning new business, you will also play a key role in managing consultant relationships once they are deployed on client projects. Through regular site visits, performance reviews and ongoing engagement, you will ensure our consultants feel supported, remain motivated and continue to deliver to the high standards expected by both our clients and ACEPP UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and contributing directly to the growth of a specialist engineering business.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, nuclear, defence and energy sectors.
• Generate new client relationships through networking, market mapping, cold outreach and industry engagement.
• Secure meetings with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Negotiate and agree Terms of Business with new clients.
• Develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of vacancies and project opportunities.
• Monitor market activity, upcoming projects, framework agreements and procurement opportunities.
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to fully brief vacancies and client requirements.
• Support recruitment delivery by providing detailed role information, project context and hiring expectations.
• Maintain regular contact with clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with key accounts.
• Represent ACEPP UK at industry events, exhibitions and networking functions.
• Accurately manage business development activity through the CRM system.
• Contribute to sales strategy, market intelligence and business growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in business development, recruitment sales, account management or client acquisition.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Commercially driven with a proactive approach to generating opportunities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to understand technical and engineering-based requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy, nuclear or technical recruitment sectors.
• Understanding of contract recruitment and consultancy services.
• Knowledge of major UK infrastructure projects and supply chains.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and Terms of Business.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Consistently generate new client opportunities.
• Secure new Terms of Business agreements.
• Build a strong network within key target sectors.
• Create a steady flow of vacancies for the Talent Acquisition team.
• Contribute directly to the growth and reputation of ACEPP UK.
• Become a trusted partner to clients delivering major infrastructure programmes.

What We Offer

• A strong base salary (£35,000 - £50,000).
• Uncapped commission structure with earnings paid on every successful placement generated.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Clear career progression pathway with opportunities to progress into Senior Business Development, Account Management and Leadership positions as the business continues to grow.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance with AXA Health, fully funded by ACEPP UK, including dental, optical and mental health support.
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 7%.
• Enhanced sick pay and long-term income protection schemes.
• Life assurance cover of 4x annual salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Pirkx employee perks and discounts platform from day one.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.