Skip to main content

Engineering Business Developer - Rail

About the role

In the role of Engineering Business Developer (Rail), you will partner with the top specifier offices, pro-actively developing specifications and securing Hilti technical solutions on major construction projects, working directly with their consultant engineers and designers.

This role will focus on supporting Hilti’s rail customer-base throughout the UK.
You will aim to maximise Hilti’s specification potential by providing a high standard of engineering service to consultants and by working closely with in-house design teams of key contractors.

You will preferably be based around the Midlands, but the role will have national coverage.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.

What you will do

In this role you will be tasked with proactively building relationships with consultant engineers and designers within Top specifier offices, providing technical support and delivering engineering services.

You'll be responsible for the national account development strategy and its implementation as well as driving Hilti specifications for key product categories: post-installed anchors & rebar, SafeSET system, direct fastening, installation systems and firestop.

You will provide expertise and technical advice in the design stage of major construction projects as well as technical help and training to other team members.

93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.

What do we offer

We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a competitive reward package that reflects this. Some of the benefits we offer include:

*Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
*Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
*6% employer pension contributions
*Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
*33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
*Paid leave to work on charitable projects
*Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
*Hilti branded vehicle with fuel card

What you will bring

  • Degree in Civil / Structural or Mechanical Engineering
  • Previous knowledge or experience of working within the rail industry is essential
  • Good level of knowledge of the construction industry, the design processes and relevant technical disciplines associated with construction industry
  • Commercial awareness and previous experience in business and account development
  • Full and clean manual driving license

Who should apply

You should apply if you have previous experience in business development and account development with a good knowledge of the construction industry. You should have knowledge or experience of working within the rail industry previously. 


Please DO NOT apply for multiple roles - the team will assign you where your skills are the best fit.

Click through the 'Apply Now' button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions – the whole process should take around 90 seconds.

If you need any support with your application please contact gbcareers@hilti.com.

Hilti is where your best belongs. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the contributions of all our team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or family status.

Sales and Customer Service

Working in sales at Hilti is focused on building strong and trusted relationships with our customers.

Working in sales at Hilti is focused on building strong and trusted relationships with our customers.

View more