Business Development Manager - Civils & Drainage at Marshalls PLC

Bristol, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Technical Sales, Civils, Drainage, Infrastructure, Relationship Building, Commercial Acumen, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Account Management, Project Pipeline Development, Strategic Growth, Sales, Design Engagement, Engineering Collaboration

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Business Development Manager (Civils & Drainage) Field Based Covers Wales, the Midlands, and all of South West England. Competitive Salary, Bonus, Company Car & Benefits Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’re the benchmark for excellence and have been recognised as a Superbrand since 2010. As well as exceptional customer service, technical innovation, and manufacturing expertise, we continue to be a leader in our field in corporate responsibility and sustainable business practice. Our Civils & Drainage (C&D) business unit plays a critical role in supporting the UK’s infrastructure, from water management to power, utilities, highways, and energy. We supply engineered precast solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and more resilient infrastructure networks. With growing demand across national water frameworks and the energy transition, the C&D team is strengthening its strategic capability to deepen technical engagement, expand market reach, and maximise cross-catalogue engineered solutions. What’s the Mission? We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to position Marshalls C&D as the trusted precast solutions partner of choice for major frameworks and key projects across the utilities and infrastructure sector. Your mission will include: Proactively identifying and converting high-value project and framework opportunities, particularly within the water and energy sectors Building strong strategic relationships with contractors, clients, and consulting engineers Driving early engagement opportunities for our Sales, Design, and Engineering teams Developing a robust project pipeline that delivers profitable growth and increased market share Shaping long-term growth opportunities aligned with Marshalls’ investment and expansion strategy This is a collaborative and strategically influential role, working closely with colleagues across Sales, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Operations to deliver tailored, engineered precast solutions. Mission-Critical Skills & Experience A solid track record in senior technical sales or business development serving the civils and infrastructure market, with the ability to understand and communicate design-led solutions Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse market trends and develop compelling value propositions Strong problem-solving skills and confident commercial decision-making Awareness of market dynamics, competitor activity, and customer need Demonstrated success in sales, business development, and account management Excellent negotiation abilities with a proven track record of closing deals Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, internally and externally In-depth understanding of the construction and infrastructure landscape, including regulations, standards, and best practice is highly desirable What’s in It for You? This is a high-impact commercial role where you’ll directly influence Marshalls’ market position within critical UK infrastructure sectors. You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineered precast solutions that make a real difference in major utilities and energy projects. Benefits Guaranteed Christmas holidays Development opportunities 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more! Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment 5% employer matched pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products Retailer discounts Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind Share purchase scheme Life assurance More about Marshalls Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions. Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates. Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself! If you’re commercially driven, technically confident, and passionate about the future of UK infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. This patch covers Wales, the Midlands, and the South West, including the regions served by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Severn Trent, South Staffs/Cambridge Water, Wessex Water, and South West Water. It extends from the Welsh coast and the West Midlands across to the East Midlands, and down through Bristol, Somerset, and Devon into Cornwall. Apply now and help shape the next era of Civils & Drainage excellence. #INDHP

Responsibilities

The mission is to proactively identify and convert high-value project and framework opportunities, particularly within the water and energy sectors, while building strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders. This involves driving early engagement for internal teams and developing a robust project pipeline to ensure profitable growth and increased market share.