About Lorne Stewart
We are a leading engineering service provider in the region covering service and maintenance across the whole of south and mid Wales. Working with local authorities, healthcare and private business.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and organised Business Development Administrator to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, is highly organised, and wants to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful mechanical and electrical engineering and facilities management business.
Working closely with our Business Development and Operations teams, you will provide administrative support across the entire business development process, from identifying new opportunities through to the submission of quotations, tenders and framework applications. You will also help maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective clients while ensuring our business information and CRM systems remain accurate and up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify new business opportunities across the public and private sectors.
- Monitor tender portals and framework opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), bids and tender documentation.
- Maintain and update CRM systems, sales pipelines and business development records.
- Prepare professional quotations, presentations and marketing material.
- Arrange client meetings, networking events and business development activities.
- Support the production of capability statements, case studies and company information.
- Liaise with operational teams to obtain technical and commercial information for submissions.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Produce reports on sales activity, opportunities and business performance.
- Provide general administrative support to the Business Development and Management teams.
About You
You will be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent communication skills and enjoy working collaboratively across different departments.
Essential:
- Previous experience in an administrative or business support role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.
- Professional and confident manner when dealing with customers.
Desirable:
- Experience within construction, engineering, facilities management or M&E contracting.
- Experience using CRM systems and tender portals.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and framework agreements.
- Experience preparing tender or bid documentation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to be part of a growing business delivering projects across commercial, healthcare, education and public sector clients.
You would be joining a team diverse in both background and experience. We are proud to say our culture is relaxed and collaborative where people can be supported to do their best work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
