Business Development Engineer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Construction & Renovation

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Civil Engineer to join our client’s Business Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships, expanding the company’s customer base, and driving revenue growth across the construction and renovation sector.

The role requires the ability to engage effectively with developers, contractors, consultants, architects, project managers, procurement teams, industrial clients, and other key decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new clients, projects, markets, and business opportunities within the construction and renovation industry. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, architects, procurement teams, industrial clients, and other key stakeholders. Research upcoming construction, renovation, and industrial projects and identify opportunities for the company. Generate leads through networking, referrals, site visits, industry events, research, and direct outreach. Conduct client meetings, presentations, and site visits to understand project requirements and business opportunities. Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and commercial presentations. Negotiate with prospects and follow up consistently to convert opportunities into business. Maintain an active business development pipeline and provide regular sales forecasts and reports. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities. Work closely with project and technical teams to develop solutions and convert opportunities. Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and secure repeat business. Achieve agreed business development, revenue, and client acquisition targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, business development, sales, or a related industry. Proven experience in business development, B2B sales, client acquisition, or relationship management . Good understanding of the construction and renovation industry. Strong network and ability to build relationships with industry stakeholders. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and convert opportunities. Target-driven, proactive, and self-motivated. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant CRM/business development tools. Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits. Must be able to commute conveniently to Ikeja, Lagos .

Key Competencies

Business development Client acquisition Relationship management Negotiation Commercial awareness Networking Communication and presentation Results orientation

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Civil Engineer with strong commercial instincts and an extensive interest in building relationships and finding opportunities. They should be comfortable initiating conversations, networking, pursuing prospects, and turning relationships into revenue.

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