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Role: Administrator (Business Development Assistant)
Salary: £25k plus Private medical, 10% pension & great working culture
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
About the Company
Our client is a specialist civil engineering contractor with a strong track record delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and construction projects across the UK and Europe. Renowned for technical expertise and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation, they play a key role in building and maintaining essential infrastructure for communities and industry.
Their Shoreham office is a hub for business development and project support, and they’re now seeking a motivated Business Development Assistant/ Administrator to help drive growth in the UK market.
The Role
As Business Development Assistant, you’ll be the right hand to the Business Development Manager. This is a varied, fast-paced role suited to someone confident, organised, and proactive—keen to support client engagement, project acquisition, and business development initiatives from first contact through to client care.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Business Development Manager across client engagement and lead generation.
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Assist with preparing, coordinating, and submitting Tenders and PQQs, ensuring deadlines, compliance, and professional presentation.
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Maintain the CRM with accurate, up-to-date information.
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Coordinate industry events, conferences, and networking activities.
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Communicate with clients and prospects via email, phone, and face-to-face.
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Draft and edit client proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
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Manage travel arrangements, diaries/calendars, and appointment scheduling.
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Track live opportunities and tender deadlines.
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Support internal project management processes and follow up on action points.
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Monitor industry activity, client movements, and emerging opportunities.
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Help organise client visits, site tours, and meetings.
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Identify new sectors or areas of opportunity within civil engineering and construction.
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Represent our client professionally with a client-first attitude.
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in a business support/administrative/assistant role
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
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Confident with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and CRM systems.
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
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High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
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Positive, professional, and approachable manner with strong initiative.
Why Join
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Join a respected international contractor with a strong UK presence.
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Friendly, supportive, and engaging Shoreham office.
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Opportunities to attend high-profile industry events and networking sessions.
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Flexible working arrangements (including the option of a 4-day week).
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Personal development and training in a growing organisation.
Remuneration:
- £25k per annum
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Life insurance 4*
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Private medical
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Pension 9% company, 1% individual
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why you’re the ideal candidate by clicking Apply!
Role: Administrator (Business Development Assistant)
Salary: £25k plus Private medical, 10% pension & great working culture
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
