Business Development Manager

Ashbrittle Recruitment; Greater London, London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established regional main contractor is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their pipeline across key locations including Reading, Oxford, and Hertford. The role involves nurturing new business opportunities and collaborating with internal teams to position the business strategically as a preferred partner. With a supportive culture and excellent package, this opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual with strong local networks and business development experience.

Benefits

Excellent package

Company vehicle/allowance

Long-term opportunity

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: Reading, Oxford, Hertford.
• Build and maintain relationships with consultants and key clients.
• Collaborate on bids and proposals with internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Market Analysis

Job description

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.