Business Development Manager

NewHire; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NewHire in Kent is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive opportunities across commercial construction and maintenance contracts throughout the South East. You will leverage an established network to win projects and shape long-term client relationships.

This role suits a proactive, influential communicator who thrives on turning conversations into profitable business, working closely with leadership to influence growth strategy and expand the company’s market footprint.

Qualifications

• Has a proven track record of winning commercial construction projects and maintenance contracts.
• Brings an established network of industry contacts across the South East.
• Has experience within commercial construction, ideally having worked within a larger or more structured organisation.
• Is a confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Is commercially aware, proactive, and motivated by results.
• Wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Generating new project opportunities across commercial construction and small works.
• Securing maintenance contracts and developing recurring revenue streams.
• Building and strengthening relationships with contractors, developers, consultants, property managers, and other key decision-makers.
• Representing the business at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.
• Identifying market opportunities and developing a strong sales pipeline.
• Working closely with the leadership team to influence growth strategy.

Skills

Proven track record

Networking

Sales leadership

Stakeholder management

Construction industry experience

Job description

Faversham, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/09/2026

Commercial Construction | Kent based but covering South East England

Are you well-connected in the commercial construction sector but feel like just another number in a large organisation?

Do you have the relationships, credibility, and commercial instincts to win work but want more autonomy, influence, and visibility for your efforts?

If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

I'm working with a well-established commercial construction and maintenance contractor based in Kent, delivering projects across the South East of England.

Over the years, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. As they continue to grow, they're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who can help them expand their reach, strengthen their market presence, and open doors to new opportunities.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being out in the market, building relationships, spotting opportunities, and converting conversations into profitable business.

You'll be responsible for:

• Generating new project opportunities across commercial construction and small works.
  
• Securing maintenance contracts and developing recurring revenue streams.
  
• Building and strengthening relationships with contractors, developers, consultants, property managers, and other key decision-makers.
  
• Representing the business at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.
  
• Identifying market opportunities and developing a strong sales pipeline.
  
• Working closely with the leadership team to influence growth strategy.
  

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record of winning commercial construction projects and maintenance contracts.
  
• Brings an established network of industry contacts across the South East.
  
• Has experience within commercial construction, ideally having worked within a larger or more structured organisation.
  
• Is a confident communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Is commercially aware, proactive, and motivated by results.
  
• Wants the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business.
  

If you're looking for a role where your network, reputation, and business development skills can directly influence the success of a respected construction company, we'd love to hear from you.