Business Development Manager
Our client is a well-established construction and property services business delivering refurbishment, capital works, planned maintenance, and retrofit projects across London and the South East. They work closely with public sector clients including local authorities, housing associations, and public procurement frameworks, delivering high-quality schemes within occupied environments.
Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the continued development of new and existing client relationships across the public sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional with strong relationship-building skills and experience within construction, refurbishment, or capital works environments.
The Role
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying opportunities, supporting tender submissions, and strengthening relationships with public sector clients and framework partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
Requirements
Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the continued development of new and existing client relationships across the public sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional with strong relationship-building skills and experience within construction, refurbishment, or capital works environments.
The Role
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying opportunities, supporting tender submissions, and strengthening relationships with public sector clients and framework partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining relationships with local authorities, housing associations, and public sector clients
- Identifying new business opportunities across refurbishment, planned maintenance, and capital works sectors
- Supporting the review and coordination of tender opportunities and framework submissions
- Working closely with operational and pre-construction teams to support bid processes
- Attending client meetings, networking events, and industry functions
- Monitoring procurement portals and public sector opportunities
- Assisting with presentations, proposals, and client engagement strategies
- Maintaining strong market awareness and competitor knowledge
- Supporting long-term business growth strategies and pipeline development
- Building and managing relationships with consultants, supply chain partners, and stakeholders
Requirements
- Previous experience within a Business Development role within the construction industry
- Understanding of refurbishment, capital works, or planned maintenance packages preferred
- Experience working with public sector clients such as local authorities or housing associations
- Good understanding of public procurement and tender processes
- Experience reviewing and supporting tender submissions
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Commercially aware with a proactive and professional approach
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected business
- Exposure to long-term public sector frameworks and projects
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits package