Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Construction
Location: Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire (covering Home Counties & London)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000 + comprehensive package (negotiable depending on experience)

Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established, privately-owned regional building and construction contractor based in Hertfordshire, with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects across the Home Counties and London.

With a proven track record in the healthcare, education, commercial, community, and high-end retail sectors, our client undertakes projects typically ranging in value up to £10 million. Their continued success is built on strong client relationships, repeat business, and a commitment to excellence in every project.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their pre-construction team and play a key role in driving the company's business growth strategy.

The Role:
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director and working closely with the Commercial and Construction Directors, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and nurturing relationships with key decision-makers and consultants. You will promote the company as a trusted delivery partner, driving opportunities across existing and new sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business growth by expanding existing Healthcare, Education, and Commercial workstreams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with current clients, architects, cost planners, and project managers.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across both public and private sectors.

• Update and maintain the CRM system to ensure accurate client and opportunity data.

• Monitor market trends, tender pipelines, and competitor activity to identify strategic opportunities.

• Collaborate with estimating, commercial, and pre-construction teams to support bids and proposals.

• Represent the company at networking events, client meetings, and industry functions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven track record in business development within a main contracting environment.

• Established network of contacts across the Home Counties and London.

• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Commercially astute with a proactive, strategic approach.

• Self-motivated, ambitious, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Based in the Herts/Beds area.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary circa £80,000, depending on experience.

• Attractive benefits package.

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

• Supportive and collaborative working culture within a respected regional contractor.