Business Development Manager

WR Engineering; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in construction is looking for a Business Development Manager to work on innovative steel reinforcement solutions. This field-based role involves generating revenue from major infrastructure projects across various sectors. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in specification sales within construction and strong networking abilities. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Car

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior-level business development or specification sales.
• Experience selling into construction areas such as rebar, precast, and modular solutions.
• Proven track record of revenue growth and exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and convert a robust pipeline of specified construction projects.
• Drive adoption of innovative steel reinforcement solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors and engineers.
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations.

Skills

Business development

Specification sales

Networking

Influencing project specifications

CRM proficiency

Education

Third-level engineering qualification

Job description

Business Development Manager - Construction / Infrastructure (Specification Sales)

Location: UK Wide. Field based

Salary: Competitive base + bonus + car + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are working on behalf of a market‑leading innovator within the construction sector that is undergoing significant investment and expansion. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast‑growing business at the forefront of modern construction methods, supporting major UK and international infrastructure projects.

Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating revenue through a strong pipeline of specified projects. You will work closely with senior decision‑makers across the construction industry, influencing specifications at early design stages and securing adoption of innovative, automated steel reinforcement solutions. This is a field‑based role, targeting major projects across sectors such as data centres, renewable energy, ports, and large infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and convert a robust pipeline of specified construction projects
• Drive adoption of innovative steel reinforcement solutions, highlighting cost, labour, carbon, programme, and health & safety benefits
• Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, structural engineers, and specifiers
• Influence project specifications at early design stages
• Deliver tailored proposals, presentations, and CPDs with support from the internal technical team
• Identify and develop opportunities within new and strategic sectors
• Work closely with technical and head office teams to ensure project requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline through the CRM system
• Provide regular reporting on sales performance, market trends, and growth opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior‑level business development or specification sales within the construction sector
• Background selling into areas such as rebar, reinforced concrete, precast, piling, formwork, groundworks, or prefabricated/modular solutions
• Third‑level engineering qualification preferred (structural, civil, or mechanical)
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth and exceeding sales targets
• Established network across main contractors, engineers, specifiers, and key project stakeholders
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure projects (data centres, renewables, ports, or major industrial builds)
• Confident delivering CPDs and board‑level presentations
• Highly organised, commercially driven, and proactive in identifying new opportunities
• Comfortable working remotely and travelling frequently for client meetings and site visits

Why Apply?

• Join a business at the forefront of innovation within construction
• Work on high‑profile, large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Strong investment, growth, and long‑term career progression
• Competitive package and high‑impact role with real autonomy

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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