Business Development Manager
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Construction (Fire, Security, Electrical, Passive Fire & Fit-Out)
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: Circa £60,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonuses + Pension
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
We’re working with a specialist contractor delivering Fire & Security, Electrical, Passive Fire Protection, and Fit-Out solutions across the education, commercial, and public sectors. To support their ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a Business Development Manager to help bring on Tier 1 and Tier 2 clients, build long-term relationships, and drive new project opportunities.
Key Benefits:
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£60k base salary + performance-related bonuses
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Car allowance or company car, pension, and health benefits
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Clear career progression with influence on business direction
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Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding contractor
The Role:
As Business Development Manager, your primary focus will be building new client relationships, winning contracts, and driving revenue growth across multiple service lines. You’ll be well-connected, commercially aware, and able to position the business with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, consultants, and direct clients.
While the focus is client-facing business development, the ability to support bids, tenders, and written proposals will be a strong advantage — helping ensure opportunities are converted into secured contracts.
Responsibilities:
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Identify, approach, and secure Tier 1 and Tier 2 client opportunities in education, commercial, and fit-out sectors
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Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
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Leverage your industry contacts to introduce and win high-value projects
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Lead client meetings, presentations, and negotiations
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Support the preparation of bids and tenders (PQQs, EOIs, RFPs) where required
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Collaborate with technical and operational teams to align service offerings with client requirements
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Contribute to business strategy and long-term growth plans
About You:
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Proven track record in business development within construction, M&E, fire, or fit-out sectors
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Strong network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor contacts with evidence of winning business
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
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Commercially astute and target-driven
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Bid writing experience desirable but not essential — ability to support submissions is a bonus
What Success Looks Like:
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Securing new Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracts across core service lines
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Delivering consistent pipeline growth and revenue generation
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Expanding the company’s reputation in education, commercial, and fit-out markets
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Supporting the business in winning more bids and tenders
To Apply:
If you are an experienced Business Development Manager with strong industry contacts and proven success in winning new business, we want to hear from you