Assistant Business Development
Category: Strategy & Development
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
The Perks
* Competitive Salary (negotiable based on experience)
* Company Car or Car Allowance
* Generous Holidays – 25 days + bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Volunteer Days
* Pension & Life Insurance
* Health & Wellness Benefits – Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
* Career Growth – Investment in your professional development
* Employee Voice – Influence decisions and contribute to positive chang
Are you ready to support strategic growth and play a key role in shaping future opportunities? We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Business Development professional to join our team, helping identify new opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued success of our business.
This role supports the delivery of our national growth strategy and helps position AmcoGiffen as a trusted client partner across pre‑contract and work‑winning activities. You will assist in engaging with industry stakeholders, extending our reach into existing and emerging markets.
Working closely with the Head of Business Development and collaborating across a matrix of Regional and Discipline leads, you will help coordinate engagement across our chosen markets and sectors. You will contribute to shaping our framework and relationship‑based sales approach, supporting the assessment and prioritisation of opportunities that drive sustainable growth. You will also assist in gathering insights on growth markets to inform operational planning.
Why Join Us
We’re at the forefront of infrastructure innovation, delivering cutting‑edge projects across rail, civil engineering, and energy sectors. Our fast‑paced environment thrives on collaboration, delivering landmark capital projects and long‑term frameworks.
Our portfolio includes:
* Civil Infrastructure: Structures, Earthworks, Tunnels, Renewals & Maintenance
* Building Works: New stations, Access for All schemes, station improvements
* Rail Systems: Electrification & Plant, Telecoms, Minor Signalling
* Power & Energy: National Grid, Scottish Power, SSE long‑term frameworks
* Aviation: Airside and landside civil engineering frameworks
* Environment: Flood & Coastal, MEICA, Renewals & Maintenance
Your Impact as Assistant Business Development
In this supporting role, you will:
Engage & Support
* Assist in maintaining client relationships, attending site visits, and supporting bid presentations.
Research & Contribute
* Help assess market trends, gather intelligence, and contribute to the development of winning strategies.
Coordinate Opportunities
* Support bid/no‑bid processes, tender preparation activities, and opportunity tracking.
Collaborate Across Teams
* Work with internal stakeholders to help develop solutions aligned with client needs and business priorities.
Your contributions will help shape how we approach future business opportunities and ensure our growth activities align with strategic objectives.
What You Bring
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
* Experience in business development, client‑facing, account support, or work‑winning roles within the built environment
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Commercial awareness and a proactive, results‑focused mindset
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities
* Degree‑level education or equivalent experience
* Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
* Alignment with AmcoGiffen SPIRIT values: Safety, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork