Head of Business Development & Marketing

About Us

Exyte Hargreaves is a pioneering UK leader in construction engineering of HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety critical facilities.  Exyte Hargreaves is proud to be associated with some of the UK’s most prestigious infrastructure projects. For more than 150 years, Exyte Hargreaves has proved our value as the largest and most unique construction engineering business specialising in HVAC in the Energy & Decommissioning, Defence and Transport sectors.

The Role

The Head of BD & Marketing reports directly to the Managing Director and works collaboratively with the Leadership Team to align business development and marketing efforts with organisational strategy. This role is critical to driving sustainable growth, securing new business, and enhancing the company’s market presence. The position also manages a team of Estimators, Business Development Managers, and Marketing Coordinators. The role leads the entire pre-construction process.

Main Responsibilities

• Business Development
  • Develop and maintain the business pipeline.
  • Build and develop new and existing client relationships.
  • Lead business processes, including tender activities.
  • Deliver compelling and compliant bid submissions.

• Marketing & Brand Development
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to enhance the company’s market presence and reputation.
  • Oversee the creation of promotional materials, campaigns, and participation in industry events.
  • Strengthen the company’s brand image and visibility within target markets.

• Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage, lead, and develop a team of Business Development Managers, Estimators, and Marketing Executives.
  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Leadership Team to align BD and marketing activities with people, revenue, operational, and financial goals.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring a seamless approach to organisational objectives and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with the HR team to support talent acquisition, retention, and development within the business.

• Governance and Compliance
  • Ensure all BD and marketing activities comply with governance, financial, and compliance standards.
  • Ensure parent company governance deliverables are fulfilled and completed.
  • Manage risks associated with client relationships and brand reputation proactively.
  • Deliver compliant bids emphasising adherence to industry standards and quality.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential 

• Strong industry knowledge in nuclear, defence, and high-integrity sectors.
• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experienced manager with strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Excellent team management capabilities.
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

  Desirable 

• Mechanical knowledge (e.g., high-integrity welding and fabrication).
• Experience in marketing for high-integrity or safety-critical systems

Our Core Competencies

Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.

• Grow Talent. Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
• Drive Results. To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
• Take Ownership. We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
• Embrace Change. To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today.  We, as an organisation, must be agile.  As individuals we must remain curious.
• Inspire Customers. Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy.  Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.

Exyte Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

To apply please get in touch by emailing careers@exyte-hargreaves.net or use the application form on this page to submit your application directly.

Open until: July 31, 2025