Business Development Manager – Repairs, Civils & Post‑Tensioning
Location: London, United Kingdom. Contract: Permanent. Full Time. On‑site/Office based.
About the Company
VSL International, part of Bouygues Construction’s Public Works division, participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability, including transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings.
VSL’s business is based on four areas of expertise:
- Structural systems and technologies
- Civil engineering
- Foundations and soil engineering
- Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimisation of structures
With 4,000 employees across 25 worldwide locations, VSL is a global leader in specialist construction and structural engineering solutions.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for developing and securing new opportunities across the UK, positioning VSL as the contractor of choice for structural repairs and refurbishment, bridge strengthening and maintenance, post‑tensioning systems, and heavy lifting and complex structural engineering where relevant.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, consultants, contractors, and asset owners across sectors including infrastructure, defence, utilities, and ports.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with the RPBL business strategy.
- Drive early engagement with clients and stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and outlining VSL’s capabilities.
- Build and maintain a structured pipeline of opportunities across Repairs, bearing replacement and Post‑Tensioning.
- Represent VSL at technical forums, industry events, and pre‑construction meetings.
- Monitor market activity, competitor movements, and emerging programmes of work.
- Collaborate closely with Tendering, Engineering, and Delivery teams to influence winning bids.
- Ensure strong visibility of VSL’s Repairs and RPBL capabilities within the UK market.
What You Bring
- Strong experience within structural repairs, bridgeworks, or post‑tensioning.
- Knowledge of new bridge construction and PT systems is advantageous.
- Understanding of UK procurement, frameworks, and stakeholder networks.
- Experience within a specialist contractor or major civils contractor.
- Demonstrated success in work winning, pre‑construction, or business development.
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field (preferred).
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical solutions clearly.
- A natural relationship‑builder with strong commercial mindset and persistence.
Why Join VSL?
- Be part of a leading global engineering organisation with strong UK presence.
- Work at the heart of a growing RPBL business with strategic importance.
- Influence major repair, strengthening, and structural refurbishment projects nationwide.
- Join a collaborative, innovative, and technically strong business.
Significant opportunities for career development and impact.
Interested? Apply now and let’s build the great structures of tomorrow together!
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