Business Development Manager

Orion Electrotech; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager in Oxfordshire to drive business development in the construction sector. The role involves client relationship building, understanding hiring challenges, and developing tailored solutions. Ideal candidates should have a background in construction recruitment or business development, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driver's licence. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including uncapped commission and a hybrid work structure.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Michelin-star dining experience

Car allowance

Private healthcare or gym membership

Early Friday finishes

Structured induction and progression

Recognition for long service

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment or business development in the construction industry.
• Valid UK driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development within the construction sector.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Meet clients face-to-face to understand requirements.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to manage recruitment.

Skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager: Construction

Area Covered: Oxfordshire and surrounding areas

Office Location: Reading

The Company
Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency that takes pride in our reputation for high standards, teamwork, and genuine dedication to building exceptional relationships with both candidates and clients alike. We partner with leading businesses across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, providing bespoke recruitment solutions with integrity and expertise.

The Role
Are you a driven business development professional with a strong understanding of the construction industry? Do you thrive on building relationships, winning new business, and creating long-term client partnerships? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a confident and proactive Business Development Manager to join our Construction Division, with a focus on white-collar construction roles across Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. You’ll spend much of your time out on the road meeting clients, understanding their hiring challenges, and developing tailored recruitment solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in construction recruitment (ideally white-collar) though we are also open to hearing from people who have worked within blue-collar construction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving business development activity within the construction sector, focused on white-collar hires across Oxfordshire.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships with contractors, developers, and consultancies.
• Meeting clients face-to-face 3–4 days a week to understand requirements and strengthen partnerships.
• Collaborating closely with your delivery team to manage the recruitment lifecycle and ensure client satisfaction.
• Developing tailored business development strategies, tracking activity, and working to personal and team targets.
• Spending one day per week in the office, with autonomy to manage your own diary.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in construction recruitment (white-collar preferred, blue-collar considered) or direct business development within the construction industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills with a confident, professional approach both face-to-face and over the phone.
• A proven track record of building lasting client partnerships within the construction sector.
• A driven, resilient, and self-motivated mindset, comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• Valid UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle – essential for client visits across the region.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Michelin-star dining, VIP experience days, luxury holidays including New York and Dubai.
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare or gym membership.
• Hybrid working structure with flexibility and autonomy.
• Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop, and phone.
• Structured induction, tailored development plans, and clear progression routes.
• Recognition for long service, including champagne, holiday vouchers, and additional leave.

What Next?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your CV via the “Apply Now” button. For a confidential conversation about the role and life at Orion, feel free to contact Josie Shear at our Reading office.