Business Development Manager - Global Clients

• Deliver sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide
• Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives
• Work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects globally
• Role can be based in London or Dubai

About SJ

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers, and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality, and renewables.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for the role of Business Development Manager - Global Clients, to join our global client’s team and work across the SJ Group to identify, pursue and win mega projects and drive sector business growth with key global clients with a focus on major contractors.

This position will require the coordination of client strategies with SJ Group’s business line sector leaders and regional leaders as well as leadership from Group Strategy & Growth.

The suitable candidate can be based in either our London or Dubai office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage client relationships and engagement strategies for identified key global clients.
• Develop engagement strategies for identified global clients.
• Manage a close liaison with Regional and Business Line leadership on key pursuits for identified key global clients. The Client Director will also develop and coordinate processes and documentation with key global clients to enable consistent transaction of new deals.
• Establish, reaffirm, and maintain SJ-Client Agreements with key global contractors.
• Establish, reaffirm, and maintain a partnering approach with common shared values between SJ and Client.
• Build SJ’s reputation nationally and globally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery.
• Create “virtual teams” across Business Lines and Regions, ensuring that projects identified and won fall within the strategic direction of the organisation, balancing short and long-term goals.
• Ensure business relationships comply with all regulatory and legal requirements.

About You

• 15+ years’ relevant experience with established profile within the engineering and/or construction industry.
• Strong strategic thinking, business development, and leadership skills.
• High degree of vision, drive and focus to deliver all requirements for client strategy development and relationship building.
• Has a strong understanding of the global engineering and/or construction market.
• High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex commercial, technical and people matters.
• Excellent time management skills to work effectively and efficiently towards deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within a culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand – Awestha.momand@smec.com

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ or SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!