Phenna Group

Location: UK (Flexible Hybrid) Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Flexible hybrid arrangement - can work from home with travel to client sites About Us: At CGL, we offer the full range of geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy services so we can manage projects in their entirety for our clients. We offer a one-stop shop for the smallest to the largest projects, from drilling the first borehole through the delivery of interpretative reports to the completion of remedial design works. Role Overview: The Head of Business Development will lead strategic growth across geotechnical and geoenvironmental consultancy services. This is a senior, high-impact position suited to an experienced commercial leader with strong technical understanding of the sector. The postholder will be responsible for driving new business, developing strategic partnerships, enhancing cross-selling opportunities across the group, and embedding best-practice commercial processes. The successful candidate will bring a proven record in consultancy BD, strong client engagement skills, and the ability to mentor and elevate commercial teams. Key Responsibilities: Drive business development initiatives and identify new market opportunities. Secure strategic partnerships and build long-term, high-value client relationships. Collaborate across multiple consultancies to leverage shared capabilities and encourage cross-selling. Mentor and develop commercial teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Lead go-to-market strategies and embed best-practice sales management processes. Oversee sales forecasting, pipeline management, and commercial reporting. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking forums to generate leads and assess ROI. Provide clear commercial insight during client pitches, bids, and senior leadership presentations. Have a demonstrable record in winning and delivering geotechnical/geo-environmental consultancy work. Be commercially astute, technically proficient in at least one core service (Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, Temporary Works Design, Ground Investigation, or Digital Imagery Analysis). Possess strong influencing, negotiation, and client engagement skills. Be experienced in forecasting, CRM use, and rigorous pipeline management. Understand contract negotiation, commercial frameworks, and risk allocation. Be confident presenting in diverse settings, from client pitches to senior leadership reviews. Flexible working arrangements, hybrid Competitive salary and bonus scheme Health and retirement benefits. Professional development and training. Life insurance. How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your business development experience and why you believe you'd be a strong fit for the role. Phenna Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer