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Business Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Ferrovial
Construction
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Description

Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity. Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating positive outcomes for people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on Nasdaq-100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), and members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good, we operate in more than 15 countries with over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Our business units include Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for designing and building civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure, with a track record including over 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads, 2,920 miles of railroad lines, and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

As Business Development Manager, you will manage and oversee all business development and customer management aspects across the business, preparing and negotiating bids and project contracts with a firm understanding of the UK&I construction market. You will be a key strategic contributor to the UK&I Business Development strategy, enhancing Ferrovial Construction’s market position and presence to achieve financial and reputational growth. Your role includes identifying and implementing strategic objectives that lead to strong client relations and sustainable business growth, targeting and negotiating business opportunities, and leading the development and implementation of strategies related to pre-qualification, tendering, and contract award processes.

You will provide detailed market analysis reports, maintain strong relationships with government, trade, and private sector networks, and actively drive Ferrovial’s presence and visibility in the market. You will support tender teams, prepare pipeline presentations, manage bid budgets, and ensure compliance with corporate procedures. This role requires leadership, motivation, and prudent resource management within budgetary and ethical guidelines.

Ferrovial offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance your efficiency. Seize the challenge and move the world together with us!

Requirements

Experience
- Relevant experience in business development, bidding, commercial management, project delivery, pre-construction or client management within construction or major infrastructure projects.
- Experience preparing expressions of interest, proposals, frameworks, or tenders.
- Proven experience negotiating and closing business deals within the UK&I market.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
- Experience leading business negotiations with government agencies, joint venture teams, and investors.
- Preparedness to educate and enhance the organisation’s commercial and client management capabilities.
- Ability to manage reputational credibility and mitigate brand risk.

About you
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build genuine rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- High personal integrity and ethics.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Curious lateral thinker with a professional and highly motivated attitude.
- Ability to manage conflict and disputes constructively.
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working autonomously in an agile, fast-paced environment with strong organisation and time management skills.
- Ability to deal effectively and calmly with people and situations.

Qualifications
- Tertiary degree in civil engineering or a similar discipline.
- Post-graduate qualifications in Construction, Business, or related disciplines are desirable.

Expiry date: 11/11/2026
Business Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
Company:
Ferrovial
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Central London