Business Development Manager – Construction / Affordable Housing
Business Development Manager – Construction – Affordable Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety Contacts – Essex/London.
The Company
My client are part of an established construction group.
They offer a turnkey service, managing projects from design optimisation through to installation, ensuring fire safety compliance and exceptional craftsmanship.
The group place a very strong emphasis on individuals development within the company, which has led to a low staff turnover.
HQ based in Essex, with a satellite office in London.
Business Development Manager – Affordable Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety/ Housing Associations contacts
Due to continued growth, my client are looking for a strategic Business Development Manager, to help the growing construction business unlock and expand its presence within the public sector/affordable housing (e.g. securing works for recladding/remediation)
This role is ideal for someone with an established network across local authorities, housing associations and wider decision makers.
* Previous experience in a Business Development Manager role, within the construction industry.
* Strong experience working with local authorities and housing associations, with a well-developed "black book of contacts"
* Excellent relationship builder and networker.
* Background in construction, building services, remediation, fire safety, façades, or related technical environments is desirable.
* Consultative approach, understanding how to sell project-led solutions and build long-term trust
* Someone who can bring structure around BD planning, KPIs, pipeline discipline, and market strategy.
Hybrid Working Pattern
* Monday – Essex (BD catch-ups, internal meetings, afternoon brainstorming sessions)
* Tuesday–Thursday – London (client meetings & on-the-ground BD activity)
* Friday – Flexible (London / Essex / home depending on meetings)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established group, with a track record of staff retention.
Business Development Manager – Construction – Social Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety – Essex/London