Business Development & Operations Assistant
Location: London (Hybrid – up to 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £50,000–£58,000 + benefits
Sector: Consultancy / Infrastructure / Professional Services
A leading international engineering and consultancy group is continuing to expand its UK operations and is seeking a highly organised Business Development & Operations Assistant to support both commercial growth and internal operational excellence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional looking to combine business development coordination with hands‑on operational support at senior leadership level. The organisation is known for its involvement in nationally significant infrastructure projects and for its agile, human‑scale structure backed by global expertise.
The Role
This hybrid position offers a 50/50 split between:
🔹 Business Development Support (50%)
* Assisting the Business Development Manager with bid preparation and tender submissions
* Coordinating inputs from technical and partner teams
* Managing document control, formatting, and compliance
* Tracking and updating the opportunity pipeline
* Supporting creation of capability statements and marketing materials
* Maintaining CRM systems and supporting client engagement follow‑up
🔹 Operational & Leadership Support (50%)
* Providing structured operational support to the Managing Director
* Preparing internal reporting, dashboards and performance tracking
* Supporting governance, mobilisation documentation and internal procedures
* Improving information flow between BD, delivery and finance teams
* Assisting with resource planning and internal coordination
* Reducing day‑to‑day operational burden on senior leadership
Note: This is not an engineering design or technical delivery role.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a professional with:
* 5–10 years’ experience in consultancy, infrastructure, construction or professional services
* Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
* Experience supporting bids, commercial coordination or operational processes
* Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
* Strong written communication and document production skills
* The ability to work autonomously, proactively and collaboratively
Experience in a technical consultancy environment is advantageous but not essential. French language skills are a plus.
What’s on Offer
* Clear exposure to senior leadership and strategic operations
* Involvement in major UK projects of national importance
* A supportive, agile working environment with short decision chains
* Excellent professional development opportunities
* A diverse and inclusive workplace committed to flexible working
If you are looking for a role with real impact, visibility and variety — blending business development, operations and coordination — this is an outstanding opportunity.
To apply or learn more, please get in touch.