Business Development Manager

A well-established regional main contractor is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their pre-construction team and further develop the businesses growth in the Home Counties and London. They have a strong track record in delivering refurbishment and fit-out projects in the healthcare, education, commercial and high-end retail sectors valuing up to £10m.

The Role:
Reporting to the Pre Construction Director and working alongside the Commercial and Construction Director your role as Business Development Manager will be to identify and build relationships with key decision makers promoting the Company as the business partner of choice. You’ll be a hands-on strategic thinker and be instrumental in both nurturing existing clients and developing new opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive business growth by expanding our existing Healthcare; Education and Commercial Workstreams
• Update and maintain CRM system to safeguard the intellectual property of the business.
• Build and maintain relationships with our existing clients and their respective project
consultants (Architects, cost planners, Project Managers) as well as generating new business opportunities with new clients.
• Monitor market trends, tender opportunities, and regional pipelines
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial and pre-construction teams on bids and proposals
• Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions, and strategic meetings

Ideal Candidate:
• Proven track record in business development with a main contractor
• Good contact network across the Home Counties and London.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ambitious team player, self-motivated and commercially astute
• Living in the Herts/Beds area