BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | CONSTRUCTION | BARKING

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic construction company who are looking for a driven and personable Business Development Manager to join our growing team. This is a varied role combining client relationship management, new business development, marketing, and commercial administration. The successful candidate will play a central part in growing the client base and raising the profile of the business across key sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Relations

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with our existing client base, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring a consistently positive experience

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across our target sectors — residential, education, commercial, heritage and fire protection — through networking, research, and outreach

• Represent professionally at industry events, client meetings, and site visits

• Prepare presentations and proposals to support new business pitches

Marketing

• Manage and grow our social media presence across relevant platforms, creating engaging content and monitoring performance

• Keep the company website up to date with current projects, news, and service information

• Produce and update marketing materials including brochures, case studies, and capability statements

• Support the ongoing development of our brand identity and market positioning

Tender Administration

• Receive and register incoming tender opportunities, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date tender log

• Coordinate the end-to-end tender process, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are complete and professionally presented

• Liaise with the Directors and internal teams to gather the information and input needed for each tender document

• Track submitted tenders through to result, maintaining clear records of outcomes

• Chase and follow up on outstanding tender results in a timely and professional manner

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a business development, marketing, or commercial role — ideally within the construction, property, or built environment sectors

• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills

• Experienced with social media platforms and digital content creation

• Able to manage and update websites (experience with a CMS such as WordPress is desirable)

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Comfortable with tender processes and procurement administration

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Pipedrive and Adobe an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• A varied and autonomous role with real scope to make an impact

• The chance to work alongside an experienced, hands-on leadership team

• A friendly, values-driven business with a strong reputation and an established client base

• Genuine opportunity to grow with the company