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Business Development Manager

Manchester
Posted 5 months ago
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Who We Are

Curtins are an employee owned and award winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured and we work together to create a lasting legacy.


The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to lead our work-winning strategies and unlock new opportunities across our Northern region. The role will be based across our North West office locations, with flexibility on location to suit the right applicant.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead regional business development strategies aligned with national trends.
  • Identify and manage pipelines of opportunities, ensuring we’re positioned to win.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and other referrers and collaborators.
  • Collaborate across teams to maximise cross-selling across our regions and specialisms - aligning efforts, reducing duplication, and maximising results.
  • Support key bids and marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with sector and regional objectives and strategies, client needs and win themes.

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Requirements

  • Proven experience in business development within the construction or professional services sector.
  • A sociable, strategic, and action-oriented mindset with a passion for winning work.
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Excellent networking abilities.
  • Confidence to open doors to new relationships and lead in maintaining and reviving relationships.
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, goal-driven environment.

Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

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The Extras

  • Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
  • Award winning training and development programmes
  • Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras
  • We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!

To find out more about us check out Curtins' News & Views

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information please contact us using the chat function 💬 or email 📧 Recruitment@curtins.com

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.

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Skills

Business development
Strategic planning
Relationship management
Leadership
Influencing
Networking
Bid management
Marketing
Cross-selling
Communication
Teamwork
Construction industry knowledge
Professional services knowledge

Location

Kendal, England, United Kingdom

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