Business Development Manager

Ashbrittle; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor in England is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth initiatives across Reading, Oxford, and Hertford. The successful candidate will drive business growth, build key relationships, and collaborate internally on proposals. Ideal for those with a strong track record in business development and solid local market knowledge. Offers a competitive package and career growth potential.

Benefits

Company vehicle/allowance

Long-term opportunity

Supportive management team

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or pre-construction roles.
• Strong local knowledge and networks across Thames Valley, Oxfordshire, and/or Hertfordshire.
• Ambitious, self-motivated and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth in targeted regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Collaborate on bids and proposals.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Communication

Networking

Job description

Overview

We are working exclusively with a well-established and reputable regional main contractor who are seeking a Business Development Manager to support their growth across the corridor between Reading, Oxford and Hertford. With a strong track record in delivering high-quality commercial, education, healthcare and residential schemes, they are now looking to strategically expand their pipeline across this key region.

The Role

As the Business Development Manager, your role will be to identify and nurture new opportunities, build relationships with key decision makers, and work closely with internal teams to position the business as a partner of choice. You'll be instrumental in developing frameworks, pre-construction opportunities, and negotiated projects with both public and private sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business growth in targeted regions: Reading, Oxford, Hertford and surrounding areas
• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, developers, local authorities, and key 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 or pre-construction roles within a main contractor
• Strong local knowledge and networks across Thames Valley, Oxfordshire, and/or Hertfordshire
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ambitious, self-motivated and commercially astute

Why Join?

• Join a business with a long-standing reputation and strong repeat client base
• Supportive senior management team and collaborative culture
• Flexibility and autonomy to shape the role and region
• Excellent package, company vehicle/allowance and long-term opportunity

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation. As an agency partner, we can provide further insight into the business, projects and culture.