Business Development Manager

📍 London | 🏗️ Tier 1 Main Contractor | 💼 Permanent

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Development Manager to join its growing London and South East business unit. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future pipeline of major new build and refurbishment projects across the commercial and residential sectors, with project values ranging from £15m to £120m+.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind identifying and securing new business opportunities in both the public and private sectors. You'll play a key role in maintaining and expanding client relationships, positioning the business on strategic frameworks, and contributing to tender submissions and pre-construction activities.

Key responsibilities include:

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Proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities across London and the South East.

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Managing performance and relationships on key public sector and framework agreements.

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Collaborating with pre-construction, estimating and proposals teams to add strategic insight to bids.

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Leading conversations with clients and consultants to understand their needs and shape winning strategies.

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Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

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Identifying emerging markets and helping the business stay ahead of the competition.

About You

We're looking for a confident and strategic networker with a strong understanding of construction delivery, customer relationship management and market dynamics.

You will have:

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A proven track record in business development within the construction sector.

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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

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Commercial awareness and the ability to assess risk and opportunity alignment.

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A collaborative approach, with the ability to energise internal teams and drive results.

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Intuition and insight to spot emerging trends and evolving client needs.

What's On Offer

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The opportunity to work with a forward-thinking, progressive Tier 1 contractor on major London-based projects.

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Access to a structured development programme tailored to support your growth and progression.

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Agile and flexible working arrangements.

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Competitive salary and benefits package including:

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Generous holiday entitlement with option to buy more

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Pension plan and share save scheme

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Private healthcare options

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Cycle to Work scheme and corporate discounts

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Paid professional membership

Apply Now

If you're a passionate business developer with strong industry relationships and a desire to help shape a market-leading pipeline in London, we want to hear from you. Join a business that values integrity, collaboration, and delivering lasting impact