About the Role

To provide administrative and coordination support to the Business Development team, assisting with the planning and delivery of internal and external business development activities. The role will support the maintenance of the CRM system; help prepare reports and presentations and contribute to research and event coordination.

What you'll be doing

• Assist in organising internal and external business development meetings and events.
• Support the maintenance and accuracy of the CRM system, including data entry and basic reporting.
• Help prepare briefing notes, presentations, and customer-facing materials.
• Conduct desk-based research on market trends, customers, and competitors.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Business Development and Account Management teams.
• Assist in posting content on internal and external communication channels.
• Attend meetings and events as required to support coordination and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate records and support the production of governance documentation (e.g., Gate Packs).
• Support the events calendar and booking process.
• Attend events as required to represent the business in the rail industry.

Who we're looking for

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Desirable

• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics).
• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Interest in business development or marketing.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth. From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com