Business Development Manager

Pertemps; Warmley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural consultancy firm based in the outskirts of Bristol is seeking a Business Development Manager. The role involves generating new business opportunities, building client relationships, and leading networking efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development in the built environment sector. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or client relations roles within architecture or consultancy.
• Strong networking and presentation skills.
• Good commercial awareness including negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the sector.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead networking efforts at events and seminars.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Networking

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Please contact Emma Carlisle at RGB Recruitment for more information.

Business Development Manager Bristol salary £30k - £40k (It could be part-time/flexible hours offered)

A forward‑thinking architectural & consultancy practice specialising in residential, retrofit, mixed‑use, and sports & leisure projects have a fantastic opportunity!

Based on the outskirts of Bristol who pride themselves on design excellence, sustainable solutions, and strong client relationships, they are looking to support their growth and reach new clients so are looking to hire a Business Development Manager who will be involved in generating and sustaining business opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the architectural / consultancy sector, particularly in residential & retrofit work.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing clients, consultants, developers, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead networking efforts: attend events, seminars, exhibitions, and proactively engage in outreach to raise the company’s profile.
• Collaborate with design, technical, and project teams to understand capabilities and translate them into client‑facing materials.
• Maintain and manage the business development pipeline using CRM tools; track leads, follow up, and ensure consistent communication.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to shape strategy.
• Provide regular reporting on business development activity, performance metrics, success rates, and opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Proven experience in business development / client relations roles within architecture, engineering, consultancy or a related built environment sector.
• Strong communication, networking, relationship‑building and presentation skills.
• Proactive, ambitious, and able to work independently; comfortable juggling multiple leads / projects simultaneously.
• Good commercial awareness, including understanding project fees, cost/value balance, and negotiation.
• Interest in sustainability, retrofit and design innovation

What We Offer

• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive, collaborative team environment where your contributions make a real difference.
• Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio.
• A background within Architecture/consultancy would be an advantage
• Professional development, coaching, and networking support.
• Competitive benefits package (to be specified: e.g. pension, bonus, holiday, etc.)

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make their stamp within an architectural/consultancy firm — to help shape our growth and build lasting relationships from the ground up. Please contact Emma today for further information or call 01392 537018