Business Development Engineer

About SMEC

For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

At SMEC, we are committed to creating a workplace and community for your career to thrive.

We are looking for a Business Development Associate with the following qualifications to join our team:

Purpose of the position

The primary role of the Business Development Associate is to support the Business Development and proposal services for SMEC Philippines Office under the direction of the Business Development Leads and President.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development Leads and President in identifying new opportunities for business. Regularly check for possible opportunities in major Philippine government sites like PhilGEPS, DPWH and NEDA.
• Assist the Business Development Leads and President in coordinating with potential clients about the company services and capabilities.
• Assist the Business Development Leads and President in responding to queries and feedback from clients in relation to the services rendered by SMEC; this should be done in a timely fashion.
• Support the Business Development Leads and President in preparing business proposals for existing and new clients.
• Support the Business Development Leads and Presidentr in developing strategies/ approaches to ensure client satisfaction and further grow the business; this includes undertaking interviews in order to get feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan.
• Assist the Business Development Leads and President in developing/ implementing marketing activities to grow the business.
• Assist the Business Development Leads and President in developing/ maintaining databank of Consultants CVs, presentations, brochures and other documents related to proposal presentation and marketing.
• Participate in forums, seminar and other gatherings related to growing SMECs business activities including conferences and client forums.
• Maintain database of client relationship management and utilize the result to manage customers and the mailing lists.
• Provide administrative assistance in preparing business developments documents such as EOI, proposals and marketing collaterals.
  
  

• Graduate of Engineering course.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in Business Development.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment.