Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager
Location: London / Southeast

Overview
An established and growing UK construction contractor is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support continued growth across multiple sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, heritage and public sector frameworks.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual with strong industry relationships who enjoys identifying opportunities, nurturing client partnerships, and contributing to long-term strategic growth.

The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for generating and developing new business opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships. You will work closely with pre-construction, estimating and delivery teams to convert opportunities into secured projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across target sectors and regions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities, and framework partners.
• Track and manage leads from early enquiry through to tender and contract award.
• Support bid strategy, PQQs and tender submissions in collaboration with pre-construction teams.
• Attend industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pipeline performance.
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline, opportunities, and conversion rates.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role within construction or the built environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement routes, frameworks, and tendering processes.
• Established industry network and ability to open doors at decision-maker level.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute, proactive and target driven.

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Car allowance and benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence growth strategy within a respected contractor.
• Long-term career progression in a stable and forward-thinking business.