Sales Manager

  • ARV Solutions Contracts
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 05/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Sales Manager

A specialist UK marine and civil engineering contractor - backed by private equity and entering a significant growth phase - is seeking a Business Development professional to drive national expansion.

This is a strategic, relationship-driven position focused on shaping markets, influencing opportunities pre-tender, and building long-term revenue partnerships across marine infrastructure and specialist contracting environments.

You will:

  • Identify and originate marine civil and infrastructure opportunities nationally.
  • Develop senior relationships with Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors, consultants, authorities and framework bodies.
  • Influence opportunities from early intelligence through tender and award.
  • Strengthen win probability through post-tender engagement.
  • Build structured key account plans to drive repeat business.
  • Represent the business at industry events and national forums.

You are:

  • Commercially sharp - understanding margin, risk and positioning.
  • Networked within marine, civil engineering, or specialist contracting markets.
  • Structured in pipeline management and forecasting.
  • Motivated by building sustainable revenue, not short-term wins.
  • Preferred location to be based would be Midlands down to the South of the UK

The Opportunity

  • Private equity-backed growth trajectory.
  • Exposure to technically complex, high-value infrastructure projects.
  • ESG-led organisation with strong market reputation.
  • Circa 65k plus car or allowance, bonus

If you are ready to step into a visible, strategic growth role within a scaling infrastructure platform, we would welcome a confidential conversation.