Manager, Business Development
Job Summary
Knowledge Skills & Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years experience in Business Development or Sales within fabrication engineering construction industrial services or manufacturing environments
Local knowledge and based local to the Grimsby region
Proven track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets in a technical or operational setting
Strong understanding of fabrication services such as pipework structural steel welding or E&I works
Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales lifecycle from opportunity identification through to contract award
Strong commercial and analytical skills with experience supporting pricing estimating and tendering activities
Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical operational and senior stakeholder groups
Self-motivated with the ability to manage a wide geographical area and multiple opportunities simultaneously
Willingness to travel regularly and at short notice
Desirable
Experience selling workshop-based and site-based fabrication services
Knowledge of shutdowns maintenance or turnaround fabrication support
Previous experience in team leadership or mentoring within sales or commercial functions
Qualifications
Degree in Business Marketing Engineering or related discipline (preferred)
Demonstrable experience in Sales / Business Development within fabrication or industrial services
Strong attention to detail with a structured process-driven approach
High personal commitment to health safety and quality
Why Join Worley Field Services
Worley is committed to delivering sustainable impact through safe practical and innovative solutions. Worley Field Services sits at the heart of project delivery manufacturing and asset support - turning opportunity into physical high-quality outcomes.
We offer:
A values-driven safety-first culture
A diverse inclusive and respectful working environment
Opportunities for career growth within a global organisation
The chance to directly influence utilisation and growth of key UK fabrication assets
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.
And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.
And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.
About us
Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Job title Business Development Manager (Part Time or Full Time)
Role Context
Worley Field Services is seeking a commercially astute Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth across our UK fabrication and site services offering. This role is critical in expanding our customer base securing long-term agreements and maximising utilisation of our Grimsby fabrication facilities while ensuring all work is aligned with Worleys safety quality and governance standards.
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering a rolling growth strategy for Fabrication Site Installation Operations and Maintenance support services. Working closely with workshop project and site teams the role will ensure that opportunities are converted into profitable executable work that meets customer delivery expectations.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Business Growth & Strategy
Design implement and deliver a measurable business development strategy focused on fabrication structural steelwork pipework and E&I services
Achieve and exceed agreed revenue and margin targets with accountability for winning and onboarding new customers on a regular basis
Identify and pursue new fabrication and manufacturing opportunities frameworks and long-term service agreements
Identify emerging markets customer demand trends and competitive activity within fabrication engineering and industrial services sectors
Client & Account Management
Build and maintain strong long-lasting client relationships becoming a trusted commercial partner
Take accountability for key customer accounts ensuring alignment between client expectations and workshop/site delivery capability
Work closely with operations and workshop management to ensure seamless handover from bid to fabrication and execution
Commercial Pricing & Tendering
Lead and support ITT RFQ and bid submissions coordinating with engineering fabrication and construction teams
Support pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with workshop capacity labour materials and margin requirements
Develop and maintain an accurate sales pipeline forecasts and reporting for Senior Management
Operational Collaboration
Collaborate with fabrication managers planners and project teams to align sales activity with available capacity and skillsets
Promote Worley Field Services ability to support 24/7 manufacturing breakdown and emergency response requirements
Ensure that all new work is assessed for safety quality and deliverability before commitment
Leadership Systems & Governance
Support the development of sales and business development capability within the Field Services business
Ensure all new customers are onboarded in line with Worley systems and governance
Maintain high standards of compliance documentation and CRM discipline
Actively champion Worleys safety-first culture ensuring safety considerations are embedded in all commercial decisions
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sector.