At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development strategies and manage the full bid process for data centre projects.
- Company: Join a leading UK civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £135,000 - £140,000 plus bonus and comprehensive package.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on high-value projects and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Why this job: Play a key role in securing major projects and driving growth in the data centre sector.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in business development or bid management, with experience in civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 140000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Business Development Manager / Work Winning Bid Manager to join a leading UK civil engineering infrastructure contractor, headquartered in London and Midlands. Operating across complex, high-value projects, the business delivers full turnkey solutions across civil engineering, groundworks, structures, and utilities packages, with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and on-time delivery. With continued growth in the Data Centre sector, the business is looking to strengthen its pre-construction and work-winning function. This role will play a key part in securing major civils packages on hyperscale and mission-critical projects, working closely with senior leadership and estimating operational teams to drive pipeline growth and convert opportunities into secured work.
Responsibilities
- Lead Work Winning Strategy: Develop and implement targeted business development strategies focused on securing civils and infrastructure packages within the Data Centre sector, aligning with company growth objectives.
- Manage End-to-End Bid Process: Take ownership of the full bid lifecycle from PQQ through to tender submission, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to produce high-quality, competitive submissions.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, positioning the business as a preferred contractor for complex civil engineering packages.
- Commercial & Technical Input: Collaborate with estimating, planning, and delivery teams to develop winning methodologies, value engineering solutions, and commercially robust proposals that reflect the company’s expertise in infrastructure and groundworks.
- Pipeline Development & Market Intelligence: Identify and track new opportunities within the Data Centre and wider infrastructure market, maintaining a strong pipeline and providing strategic insight on market trends, competitors, and client requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a Business Development, Bid Management, or Work Winning role, with a strong focus on Data Centre or mission-critical projects.
- Proven background working for a civil engineering or infrastructure contractor, with a solid understanding of groundworks, enabling works, and major civils packages.
- Demonstrated track record of contributing to successful tender submissions and securing new work within the Data Centre or large-scale infrastructure sector.
Benefits: 135,000 - 140,000 + Bonus + Package
Interested? Apply now with your CV, or get in touch with our team today to find out more about this opportunity.
Business Development Manager - Data Centres - UK employer: LJB & Co
As a leading MEP construction business based in Gatwick, London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive director packages, and ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Join us to lead impactful projects in the data centre and mission-critical sectors, where your expertise will be recognised and rewarded.
