Strategic Development Lead

Costain Group PLC

Strategic Development Lead managing business development and work winning for Costain Engineering Limited. Collaborating with sectors for strategic opportunities and improving project processes, based in the UK.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Business Development and Work Winning activities within the engineering sector, with a focus on strategic collaboration, process improvement, and stakeholder communication to drive growth and enhance tender submission quality.

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Business Development LeadershipEngineering Pipeline ManagementTender Submission Quality ImprovementMarket Research and AnalysisProfessional Industry Membership

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Hard Skills

Engineering Estimating ProcessesValue Proposition DevelopmentBid ManagementKPI DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCross-Business LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsBenchmarking Data Analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

Masters Degree in EngineeringMembership of Professional Industry Bodies

Industry Keywords

Engineering OpportunitiesWork Winning ActivitiesClient PartnershipsPerformance MetricsCostain Growth Ambitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead on all Costain’s Costain Engineering Limited’s Business Development and Work Winning activities, liaising with Costain’s sectors, group functions and clients
Collaborate strategically with Costain’s Sectors and CEL Management teams in the pursuit of relevant engineering opportunities, developing best in class value propositions and winning bids to secure a strong future pipeline of work aligned with Costain’s growth ambitions.
As a member of the CEL SLT, provide cross- business leadership to deliver CEL’s business plan and growth ambitions, with effective communication to all key stakeholders on challenges and progress.
Improve visibility and management of the engineering pipeline across all six sectors, assisting CEL Management teams to better identify future workload and map resource demand against our pipeline. Conduct regular relevant market research and analysis to identify any new opportunities for CEL and sectors.
Identify and implement process and system improvements for CEL work winning efforts to enable more streamlined integration with Costain sector work winning efforts, whilst also enabling CEL to manage bids independently as required.
Drive improvements in tender submission quality and implement automation into CEL work winning processes to find efficiencies, including but not limited to engineering estimating processes.
Develop benchmarking data for engineering services tenders to track development and drive change as required against industry standards, in addition to KPIs and performance metrics for business, winning activities across CEL
Develop and maintain external client partnerships and alliances to complement in-house capabilities and position Costain for growth and success in target markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline
Hold Membership of Professional Industry Bodies (e.g. IChemE, Energy Institute , ICE )

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Energy Costain Group PLC is a UK-based engineering, construction and consultancy company that designs, builds and manages critical infrastructure across sectors including road, rail, integrated transport, water, energy and defence & nuclear. It delivers large-scale infrastructure projects and services — from planning and digital consulting to construction, delivery and long-term operation — often partnering with public utilities and government bodies to improve connectivity and sustainability. The company emphasizes sustainability, safety, and career development while serving institutional and corporate clients. Strategic Development Lead 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 London – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧐 Strategy Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Own and lead on all Costain’s Costain Engineering Limited’s Business Development and Work Winning activities, liaising with Costain’s sectors, group functions and clients
Collaborate strategically with Costain’s Sectors and CEL Management teams in the pursuit of relevant engineering opportunities, developing best in class value propositions and winning bids to secure a strong future pipeline of work aligned with Costain’s growth ambitions.
As a member of the CEL SLT, provide cross- business leadership to deliver CEL’s business plan and growth ambitions, with effective communication to all key stakeholders on challenges and progress.
Improve visibility and management of the engineering pipeline across all six sectors, assisting CEL Management teams to better identify future workload and map resource demand against our pipeline. Conduct regular relevant market research and analysis to identify any new opportunities for CEL and sectors.
Identify and implement process and system improvements for CEL work winning efforts to enable more streamlined integration with Costain sector work winning efforts, whilst also enabling CEL to manage bids independently as required.
Drive improvements in tender submission quality and implement automation into CEL work winning processes to find efficiencies, including but not limited to engineering estimating processes.
Develop benchmarking data for engineering services tenders to track development and drive change as required against industry standards, in addition to KPIs and performance metrics for business, winning activities across CEL
Develop and maintain external client partnerships and alliances to complement in-house capabilities and position Costain for growth and success in target markets 🎯 Requirements
Masters Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline
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