Business Development Manager

RGB Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic architectural firm based near Bristol is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the consultancy market. This role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, excellent communication skills, and an interest in sustainability. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development/client relations roles within architecture or consultancy.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the consultancy sector.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead networking efforts and engage in outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager Bristol salary £30k - £40k (It could be part-time/flexible hours offered)

A forward-thinking architectural & consultancy practice specialising in residential, retrofit, mixed-use, and sports & leisure projects have a fantastic opportunity!

Based on the outskirts of Bristol who pride themselves on design excellence, sustainable solutions, and strong client relationships, they are looking to support their growth and reach new clients so are looking to hire a Business Development Manager who will be involved in generating and sustaining business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the architectural / consultancy sector, particularly in residential & retrofit work.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing clients, consultants, developers, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead networking efforts: attend events, seminars, exhibitions, and proactively engage in outreach to raise the company’s profile.
• Collaborate with design, technical, and project teams to understand capabilities and translate them into client-facing materials.
• Maintain and manage the business development pipeline using CRM tools; track leads, follow up, and ensure consistent communication.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to shape strategy.
• Provide regular reporting on business development activity, performance metrics, success rates, and opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Proven experience in business development / client relations roles within architecture, engineering, consultancy or a related built environment sector.
• Strong communication, networking, relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Proactive, ambitious, and able to work independently; comfortable juggling multiple leads / projects simultaneously.
• Good commercial awareness, including understanding project fees, cost/value balance, and negotiation.
• Interest in sustainability, retrofit and design innovation

What We Offer

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your contributions make a real difference.
• Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio.
• A background within Architecture/consultancy would be an advantage
• Professional development, coaching, and networking support.
• Competitive benefits package (to be specified: e.g. pension, bonus, holiday, etc.)
• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make their stamp within an architectural/consultancy firm — to help shape our growth and build lasting relationships from the ground up. Please contact Emma today for further information or call (phone number removed)