Business Development Manager

Ashbrittle; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support their growth in the Thames Valley area. You will identify new opportunities, build key relationships, and drive business growth across Reading, Oxford, and Hertford. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and strong communication skills. This role offers an excellent package and opportunities for autonomy.

Benefits

Excellent package

Company vehicle/allowance

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new opportunities and build relationships with key decision makers.
• Develop frameworks and pre-construction opportunities with clients.
• Drive business growth in targeted regions.
• Collaborate with estimating and commercial teams on bids.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Client relations

Market knowledge

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop frameworks, pre-construction opportunities, and negotiated projects with both public and private sector clients.
• 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.