Business Development Manager

Velocity Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to strengthen market position in retail frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, especially within construction, and the ability to secure new opportunities on major projects worth up to £50 million. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus structure with significant growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within construction.
• Experience with retail frameworks or large-scale retail programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in major retail frameworks.
• Develop relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Lead bidding strategies and client engagement plans.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Market trend analysis

Job description

Business Development Manager Major Retail Frameworks
Location: UK or Ireland (Hybrid with travel as required)
Salary: Competitive + Package
Sector: Construction Main Contracting

About the Company

Our client is a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. Known for delivering high-quality, complex construction projects, they operate across a diverse range of sectors with a particular strategic focus on retail, commercial and major frameworks. Due to continued growth and ambitious expansion plans, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business and secure key retail framework opportunities.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s market position within the retail sector. You’ll be responsible for identifying, pursuing and securing new opportunities on major retail frameworks, with project values typically ranging from £30-50 million. Working closely with senior leadership, estimating and pre-construction teams, you will shape winning strategies and build long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across major retail frameworks in the UK and Ireland.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, retailers, developers, consultants and framework partners.
• Lead bid strategies, client engagement plans and pipeline development.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to guide strategic decision-making.
• Represent the business at industry events, networking forums and client meetings.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure compelling, commercially strong bids.

About You

• Proven track record in business development within the construction or main contracting environment.
• Experience winning work on retail frameworks or large-scale, multi-site retail programmes is highly advantageous.
• Excellent network within the retail or commercial construction sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and a strategic mindset.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-driven with the ability to manage long-term business development pipelines.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well-established, respected contractor with a strong pipeline and growth potential.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus structure and wider benefits package.
• A senior, influential role with the freedom to shape strategy and make a tangible impact.