VP Business Development & Strategy

About the Role

Some people manage existing operations. Others identify the next big business opportunity before anyone else.

We are seeking a high-caliber VP of Business Development & Strategy to join the senior executive management team of an established, market-leading engineering company. In this key executive role, you will take full ownership of driving company growth, developing new business vectors, and building long-term strategic partnerships.

If you enjoy building, leading, and leaving a direct mark on a company's strategic direction, this is your next leadership challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Growth: Formulate and execute the company’s comprehensive business development strategy, identifying new markets and expanding service offerings.

• Tenders Leadership: End-to-end ownership of complex tender processes—from identifying opportunities to crafting winning submission strategies.

• Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate long-term business relationships with developers, public authorities, municipalities, and key strategic clients.

• Commercial Expansion: Drive new joint ventures, strategic alliances, and market penetration initiatives in existing and emerging sectors.

• Executive Leadership: Work closely with C-level executives and the board to shape core business decisions and corporate direction.

• Marketing & BD Strategy: Lead strategic marketing efforts and align them with overarching business development goals.

• Processes & KPIs: Establish structured workflows, control mechanisms, and performance metrics (KPIs) to measure business growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• C-Suite Impact: A true seat at the decision-making table with direct influence over the company's future trajectory.

• Ownership & Legacy: Build new growth engines from scratch and turn visionary ideas into tangible commercial success.

• Stable Market Leader: Join a solid, highly reputable engineering firm with a strong foundation and ambitious growth plans.

Requirements

• Business Development: Significant, proven track record in strategic business development (Mandatory).

• Tenders Management: Hands-on experience leading complex, large-scale tender operations (Mandatory).

• Industry Domain: Proven experience in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Project Management (Mandatory).

• Partnership Building: Demonstrated success in initiating joint ventures, expanding business activities, and driving commercial deals (Mandatory).

• Executive Presence & Negotiation: Exceptional negotiation skills, interpersonal communication, and stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (Mandatory).

• Software Skills: Full proficiency in MS Office applications (Mandatory).

Advantages

• Prior experience working directly with real estate developers, municipalities, or public sector bodies.

• Familiarity with AI tools and their commercial/business implementation.

Candidate Profile

• Broad business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong initiative.

• Proven capability to bridge high-level strategic vision with actionable execution.

• A natural relationship builder with a strong sense of ownership and integrity.