At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
You’ll be joining our Work Winning team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What you'll be doing
Generating new business and relationships through targeted prospecting, industry events, and strategic engagement within the Highways sector
Setting strategic goals, liaising with operational leaders and stakeholders, identity new business opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with potential clients and across the industry through engagement meetings and presentations
Understand client needs and align solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Stay updated on industry market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
Support to maintain accurate pipeline and sector business plans with a 5-year horizon across the Highway Maintenance, Civils Projects and Streetlighting sectors
Collaborate with Communication and Marketing team to enhance the M Group brand and organise attendance at conference, events and industry trade publications
Lead pursuit activities for major competitive tenders and contract extensions
Work with the bid team with the initial stages of the bid process to set bid strategy and direction
Implement the requirements on business management system
What you'll bring
Proven experience in business development within highways sector
Strong understanding of highways maintenance, civils projects and streetlighting
Excellent relationship building experience with clients, stakeholders, and partners with strong negotiating and report building skills
Familiarity with public sector procurement and frameworks
Proven track record in sales achievement and pipeline development
Proven experience and relationships of National Highways procurement (desirable)
Proven experience and relationships of Environment Agency procurement (desirable)
A full Driving Licence
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Reward and recognition scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
In addition, this role offers;
Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
Private healthcare
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
Holiday purchase scheme
Personal Accident Cover
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3 rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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