Project Development Manager

Project Development Manager – Construction Industry
Maesteg, Wales | Full-Time | Permanent
Join a market leader in construction innovation. Shape the future of our project pipeline.
Our client, a market leader within its sector, is seeking a dynamic, commercially minded Project Development Manager to lead our early engagement coordination team.
Reporting to senior leadership, you’ll drive growth by managing a team comprising a Business Development Team Leader and five Project Coordinators, ensuring project opportunities are identified early and pursued strategically.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a high-performing project coordination team.
* Manage incoming leads from platforms such as Barbour ABI and NBS to build a robust project pipeline.
* Drive early engagement with Architects, Main Contractors, and Specifiers, creating value through strategic questioning and consistent communication.
* Oversee the loading and updating of project opportunities and stakeholder data into Salesforce CRM.
* Align closely with our Commercial and Technical teams, providing real-time insights to support quotations and secure orders.
* Monitor and report on lead conversion, sales forecasts, and market trends.
* Champion process improvements, data accuracy, and team accountability through effective reporting and CRM housekeeping.
* Deliver monthly performance reviews, market intelligence reports, and strategic partnership tracking.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications & Experience:
* Project Management certification or relevant training
* Strong educational background with excellent literacy and numeracy
* Experience within the construction industry (essential)
* Experience within Passive Fire protection systems and regulations (essential)
* Salesforce or CRM training (desirable)
Skills & Attributes:
* Proven leadership in a commercial or technical project environment
* Strategic and analytical mindset with a hands-on approach
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Strong understanding of construction lifecycles, specifications, and contracting processes
* Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and drive process improvements
What We Offer:
* A pivotal role in a fast-growing, innovative business
* Career development in a leadership capacity
* A supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunities to shape strategy and commercial outcomes
* Competitive salary, bonus potential & benefits package
Apply now and take the next step in your construction industry career with a leading company within its sector