Business Development Director ( South & Central)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – SOUTH & CENTRAL

Are you a commercially driven Business Development leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

Perhaps you're currently a Business Development Manager, Business Development Director, Bid Director, Bid Manager or senior Project Manager with strong industry connections and a proven ability to identify, shape and secure major infrastructure opportunities.

If you're ready to take ownership of a significant growth strategy and build something substantial, this could be the opportunity for you.

I am currently recruiting for a Business Development Director to join a well-established and ambitious infrastructure business covering the South & Central region.

This is a pivotal role within the business, offering the opportunity to help accelerate regional growth while strengthening an established presence within Rail and driving strategic expansion into complementary infrastructure sectors.

What will you be doing?

Building and maintaining a strong, structured pipeline across both short- and long-term horizons
 Developing strategic opportunities across sectors including Rail, Water, Energy, Defence and Aviation
 Building and maintaining senior-level client relationships
 Identifying key stakeholders and understanding procurement and buying decisions
 Working closely with Operational, Pre-Contract and Commercial teams to ensure opportunities are strategically aligned and deliverable
 Presenting pipeline activity, market intelligence and strategic opportunities at a senior level
 Representing the business at industry forums, conferences and sector events
 Developing key accounts and securing repeat business
 Identifying opportunities across both Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracting environments
 Providing clear visibility of market trends, investment programmes and future procurement opportunities

What am I looking for?

Proven experience developing, managing and maintaining a large-scale strategic opportunity pipeline
A successful background in Business Development, Business Development Management, Business Development Director or a similar senior commercial role
Strong understanding of infrastructure investment within one or more of the following sectors: Water, Energy, Defence and Aviation
Experience working with both public and private sector clients
Existing relationships and a strong network within relevant industry sectors
Excellent commercial awareness, communication, negotiation and presentation skills
The ability to build credibility and maintain strong senior-level relationships
Experience identifying, qualifying and shaping significant opportunities
Engineering experience or accreditation would be advantageous, although not essential
Flexibility to travel across the region and nationally when required
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in a major regional growth strategy and genuinely influence the future direction of a business.

Could this be your next move? Or do you know someone who would be perfect for this opportunity?

This is an outstanding opportunityn to find out more, apply today.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientatio

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation