Business Development Manager - Construction and Engineering

Huntress - Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress Leeds is recruiting an ambitious Account Manager to own and develop a new division serving property, construction and engineering sectors. You'll build client relationships, win new business and shape long-term strategy while working hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Initially you will be hands-on, with the potential to recruit and manage a team as the division grows, providing exposure to major projects and ongoing training in a supportive, entrepreneurial leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within a technical or professional services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients face-to-face and remotely.
• A positive, collaborative and proactive approach.
• Experience with CRM systems or recruitment software is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing relationships with clients across the property and construction sectors
• Identifying and engaging prospective clients through networking, research and business development activity
• Attending client meetings, industry events and sector-specific conferences
• Managing incoming enquiries and producing proposals
• Proactively engaging with existing clients to understand future projects and workforce requirements
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and managing contractual documentation
• Developing relationships with technical professionals and maintaining an active network
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for both contract and permanent requirements
• Contributing to marketing initiatives including social media, website content and brand development
• Working closely with finance, administration and recruitment colleagues to drive operational excellence
• Supporting the growth of the division with the opportunity to recruit and manage a team as the business expands

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Sales

Networking

Remote communication

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you a recruiter who is looking to change industries? Have you worked in a fast paced environment eg a temps type desk and have spoken with senior level clients? A growing and highly respected technical consultancy operating within the property and construction sector is seeking an ambitious Account Manager to join its team.

Established only a few years ago, the business has quickly built an outstanding reputation nationwide, working across sectors including education, healthcare, defence and fire remediation. Due to continued growth, they are launching an exciting new division and are looking for someone to play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced recruiter, technical sales professional or business development specialist looking to take ownership of a developing service line and progress into a management position.

The Role

Initially a hands-on role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with clients and technical professionals, generating new business opportunities and helping to shape the long-term strategy of the division.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing relationships with clients across the property and construction sectors
• Identifying and engaging prospective clients through networking, research and business development activity
• Attending client meetings, industry events and sector-specific conferences
• Managing incoming enquiries and producing proposals
• Proactively engaging with existing clients to understand future projects and workforce requirements
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and managing contractual documentation
• Developing relationships with technical professionals and maintaining an active network
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for both contract and permanent requirements
• Contributing to marketing initiatives including social media, website content and brand development
• Working closely with finance, administration and recruitment colleagues to drive operational excellence
• Supporting the growth of the division with the opportunity to recruit and manage a team as the business expands

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates from:

• Construction recruitment
• Property recruitment
• Engineering recruitment
• Technical sales backgrounds
• Recruitment professionals who have moved into sales or account management

You will ideally possess:

• Proven business development experience within a technical or professional services environment
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills
• Confidence communicating with clients both face-to-face and remotely
• A positive, collaborative and proactive approach
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with CRM systems or recruitment software is advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

• Join a business with ambitious growth plans and genuine progression opportunities
• Opportunity to shape and lead a new division
• Exposure to major projects across education, healthcare, defence and fire remediation
• Ongoing training and development
• Work alongside a supportive and entrepreneurial leadership team
• Clear route into management as the division expands

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow with a successful business, we'd love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.