Business Development Manager

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national contractor is seeking a Regional Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across the North West region. The role involves identifying and securing opportunities in the public sector, managing client relationships, and conducting market analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in business development, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant qualification. The position offers a salary up to £70,000 and various benefits including a car allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme & life cover

Mental wellbeing app

Retail, gym, and cycle-to-work discounts

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a business development role within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of framework agreements, public procurement, and sector dynamics.
• Ability to develop and convert a sustainable project pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure profitable pipeline opportunities in public sector.
• Build and manage relationships with public sector clients.
• Conduct market analysis to respond to client needs.

Skills

Business development in public sector

Market analysis

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of framework agreements

Negotiation skills

Education

HND/HNC Level in relevant field

Job description

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national building and maintenance contractor operating at the forefront of sustainability, regeneration, and public sector delivery. They are looking to appoint a Regional Business Development Manager to help drive their strategic growth across the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure profitable short- and long-term pipeline opportunities within the public sector including Education, Healthcare, Local Authority and Social Housing
• Build and manage relationships with public sector clients, framework leads, and strategic partners.
• Conduct market analysis to spot trends, track competitor activity, and respond to client needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor proposals and client solutions.
• Manage and update CRM systems and report on BD activity and pipeline progress.
• Represent the business at industry events, forums, and stakeholder meetings across the region.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrable experience in a business development role within the public sector,
• Strong understanding of framework agreements, public procurement, and sector dynamics.

• An understanding of the decarbonisation agenda within the public sector
• An established regional contact base

• Ability to develop and convert a sustainable project pipeline.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated, confident, resilient, and results-focused.

• Minimum HND/ HNC Level, in a relevant acknowledged course

Package & Benefits:

• Salary up to 70,000
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & life cover (2x salary)
• Mental wellbeing app & 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, gym, and cycle-to-work discounts
• Access to professional development, qualifications, and training

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation during a period of growth and transformation. You'll play a key role in shaping regional partnerships and delivering projects that make a meaningful impact across the UK.