Business Development Manager

Walker Lovell; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European construction firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for the UK market. In this pivotal role, you will shape the growth and establish market presence, primarily in data centers and industrial markets. You will be responsible for developing client relationships, driving strategy, and collaborating with teams across France. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in business development within technical environments and thorough knowledge of the UK market. This position includes competitive compensation and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Car and travel support

Healthcare

Meal vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven BD experience in technical/construction environments.
• Knowledge of UK data centre or highly regulated industrial markets.
• Experience in turnkey/EPC sales.

Responsibilities

• Own business development strategy across the UK.
• Build and convert a pipeline of long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with technical, bid, and leadership teams in France.

Skills

Business Development

Commercial Awareness

Technical Sales

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Business Development Manager – UK Market

Location: UK

Travel: Regular travel to France

Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope

Take the lead in shaping growth across the UK market

An opportunity to establish and grow market presence in a new region for a well-established European leader in complex technical construction. You’ll take the lead on client development in technically demanding sectors and represent the business in one of its most strategic growth territories.

Package & Benefits

• Salary reflecting seniority and scope
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Car, travel support
• Healthcare, meal vouchers

Why this business

A European market leader in complex technical buildings, this international group is expanding rapidly across the UK and other European locations. Known for delivering high-value turnkey projects in critical sectors like data centres, pharma and utilities, they bring engineering credibility, robust internal resources, and a people-first culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Own business development strategy across the UK for either data centres or industrial markets
• Build and convert a pipeline of long‑term client relationships
• Act as key contact from early engagement to contract close
• Collaborate with technical, bid and leadership teams in France

Essential experience required

• Proven BD experience in technical / construction environments
• Knowledge of UK data centre or highly regulated industrial markets
• Experience in turnkey / EPC sales
• Commercial awareness and full‑cycle deal experiencen
• Experience securing high‑value contracts (ideally €5M+ project size)

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.