Business Development Manager - Construction

Henley Chase; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Fuel card

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a Business Development Manager based in Livingston to drive growth across Scotland. You will develop new business, strengthen relationships with clients, and identify opportunities to secure future projects in both public and private sectors.

The role requires a proven BD track record, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach. Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or client relationships.
• Strong understanding of BD and lead generation.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities across Scotland.
• Promote construction services to public and private sector clients.
• Build relationships with key decision makers and industry stakeholders.
• Secure opportunities to be included on tender lists and approved contractor frameworks.
• Research upcoming projects and potential clients.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop growth strategies.
• Attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
• Support development of BD plans and lead-generation strategies.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and identify areas for growth.

Skills

Proven BD experience

Lead generation

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: Livingston, West Lothian

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Benefits: Car Allowance, Fuel Card, 28 Days Holiday, Hybrid Working

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of a successful construction business across Scotland.

This is a key role focused on developing new business, strengthening existing client relationships and identifying opportunities to secure future projects across both the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities across Scotland.
• Promote the company's construction services to public and private sector clients.
• Build relationships with key decision makers and industry stakeholders.
• Secure opportunities to be included on tender lists and approved contractor frameworks.
• Research and identify upcoming projects and potential clients.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and implement growth strategies.
• Attend client meetings, networking events and industry functions.
• Support the development of business development plans and lead-generation strategies.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of potential opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and identify areas for future growth.

About You

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Sales or Client Relationship role.
• Strong understanding of business development and lead generation.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Confident engaging with clients and senior decision makers.
• Strong ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Self-motivated, proactive and commercially minded.
• Construction, civil engineering or related industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Package

• £55,000 basic salary
• Car allowance
• Fuel card
• 28 days annual leave
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Career development within a growing and ambitious business