Business Development Manager

Keltbray; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development & Bid Coordinator to lead efforts in acquiring new clients and shaping winning bids. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in business development within the construction sector. This role involves proactive market analysis, building client relationships, and preparing competitive bids. Join a dynamic team committed to driving sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Business Development within the construction sector.
• Proven track record in securing contracts and winning tenders.
• Experience in the environmental sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities by identifying leads and developing relationships.
• Support strategic growth by coordinating tender submissions.
• Act as a key representative at networking events and client meetings.
• Maintain oversight of the business development pipeline.
• Research and pursue new opportunities, analyzing markets.
• Lead preparation of bids and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to align on project requirements.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking engagements.
• Manage and track business development activity using internal systems.

Skills

Relationship building

Market analysis

Bid preparation

Client management

Job description

We are currently on the hunt for talented individuals interested in a role spanning Business Development & Bid Coordination, supporting our specialist Asbestos services. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team working on complex, high-impact projects across the UK. The role will suit someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and helping to shape winning bids in a highly regulated environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive new business opportunities across Keltbray Environmental Services by identifying leads, developing client relationships, and expanding the company’s market presence.
• Support strategic growth by contributing market insight, coordinating tender submissions, and strengthening internal collaboration.
• Act as a key representative for the business at networking events, client meetings, and industry forums.
• Maintain oversight of the business development pipeline, ensuring accurate reporting and meaningful contributions to long‑term business planning.
• Proactively research and pursue new opportunities, analysing markets, competitors, and sector trends.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams to support sustainable growth.
• Lead preparation of bids, proposals, and tender submissions, ensuring documents are accurate, competitive, and compliant.
• Collaborate with operations and commercial teams to ensure alignment on project requirements, costings, and solution design.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking engagements to promote the brand and generate quality leads.
• Manage and track business development activity using internal systems, providing regular updates on progress and sales forecasts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance the business development process.

Requirements

• A Minimum of 5 years experience in Business Development within the construction sector
• Experience in securing contracts and winning tenders
• Experience within the environmental sector

Diversity & Inclusion

We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Wentworth welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation.