Business Development Manager

Locations: North UK (1 role) / South UK (1 role)
Working Pattern: Remote / Field-Based with Weekly Head Office Reporting

We are looking to appoint two driven and commercially focused Business Development Managers to support the continued growth of our construction recruitment business.

This is a pure new business role, focused on identifying, developing, and securing new client relationships across our core markets. You will play a key role in expanding our client base and strengthening our presence across the UK.

Unlike traditional recruitment roles, this position is fully dedicated to front-end sales and business generation. All delivery and candidate resourcing is managed by our centralised team, allowing you to focus entirely on winning new business.

• Proactively identify and target new client opportunities across our core sectors
• Conduct detailed market mapping to understand key players, competitors, and opportunities
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients
• Carry out cold outreach via phone, email, and networking activities
• Arrange and attend client meetings (head office and site visits)
• Present service offerings and tailored recruitment solutions
• Prepare and issue proposals to prospective clients
• Negotiate commercial terms and agree Terms of Business
• Successfully close deals and onboard new clients
• Maintain accurate records of activity and pipeline development
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth client handover

• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• M&E (Mechanical & Electrical)
• Heavy Industrial

We are open to candidates from either:

• A recruitment background (ideally within construction or related sectors), or
• A construction/commercial background with proven experience in business development or client-facing roles

You will be:

• A confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Highly self-motivated and target-driven
• Comfortable working remotely and managing your own schedule
• Experienced in generating new business through proactive outreach
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
• Professional in client-facing environments, including site visits

• Primarily remote (home/mobile working)
• Weekly reporting into Head Office
• Monthly or bi-monthly meetings with Directors (in-person or virtual)
• Travel required for client meetings and site visits

• A pure business development role with no delivery responsibility
• Strong internal resourcing support to fulfil client requirements
• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a growing business
• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Flexibility and autonomy in how you manage your day