Business Development Researcher
Millbank Holdings
Can you demonstrate how your research and data analysis directly influenced a bid win strategy or improved success rates?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping how major infrastructure projects across the UK are identified, positioned, and won?
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor experiencing continued growth across civils, utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Due to expanding project pipelines and increased bidding activity, the business is looking to strengthen its Business Development capability with a dedicated Researcher & Analyst.
Working as part of the Business Development and Pre-Construction team, you will play a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities, analysing market and competitor intelligence, and supporting bid teams to develop winning strategies. This role offers exposure to high-profile, multi-million-pound projects and the chance to influence key business decisions.
You’ll benefit from working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with clear career progression, access to industry-leading projects, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business growth and success.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
- Identify and track upcoming project opportunities across civils, utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline aligned to business strategy
- Monitor frameworks, government investment plans, and market developments
- Analyse sector trends, regional investment patterns, and growth opportunities
- Support bid teams with research, data insights, and win strategy development
- Prepare pre-qualification and tender research packs
- Provide detailed client intelligence, including priorities and procurement strategies
- Conduct competitor analysis and benchmarking
- Analyse historical bid data to improve future performance
- Maintain CRM systems, opportunity trackers, and BD databases
- Produce pipeline reports, market insights, and performance analysis
- Collaborate with BD, bid, and operational teams to align opportunities with capability
- Support stakeholder engagement through targeted research and insights
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
- Proven experience in a business development, research, intelligence, or analytical role
- Demonstrable experience supporting bid, tender, or pre-construction teams with high-quality research and insights
- Strong understanding of infrastructure sectors such as civils, utilities, energy, or major projects
- Ability to identify, track, and analyse project opportunities and pipelines aligned to business strategy
- Experience producing clear, concise, and insightful reports to support decision-making and bid strategies
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights
It’s great if you also have the following
- Experience in business development, research, or analysis within construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors
- Understanding of Tier 1 contracting environments (civils, utilities, energy, infrastructure)
- Experience supporting bid or tender processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
- Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Deltek, or similar)
- Knowledge of UK procurement frameworks and public/private sector clients
- Familiarity with market intelligence tools and reporting systems
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline
The setting for the role
You will be based within a dynamic Business Development and Pre-Construction team, working closely with bid managers, senior leadership, and operational teams. The role may be based in either London or Swindon, with a blend of office and flexible working.
This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will directly support strategic decision-making and contribute to securing major infrastructure projects across the UK.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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