Business Development Researcher

Have you previously supported bid or pre-construction teams with market intelligence, pipeline research, or tender analysis within a Tier 1 contractor or infrastructure environment?
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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed