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 leadershipNote: 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 collaborativelyExperience 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 workingIf you are looking for a role with real impact, visibility and variety - blending business development, operations and coordination - this is an outstanding opportunity.
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