Business Development Manager - Construction Sector

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical

Share scheme

Volunteering days

Additional lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Business Development Manager for construction, focusing on London and the South East. You will identify opportunities, research market trends, and build relationships with developers and stakeholders to shape winning bids and strategies.

The role requires a commercially minded BD professional with a strong network in the UK construction sector and a track record of bidding for large projects.

Qualifications

• Proven BD experience within UK construction.
• Experience with a main contractor in a BD role.
• Strong network with development organisations and market stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of bid management for large-scale projects.
• Evidence of winning major projects (circa £70m+).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned to the wider business strategy.
• Research the market to spot emerging trends, competitors and target accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders (developer-side and wider market).
• Develop bid-winning strategies and support the bid process where required.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure proposed solutions align to client expectations.

Skills

Business development

Construction industry

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Business Development Manager - Construction (London & South East)

We're working with a well-established main contractor to hire a Business Development Manager to support growth and help secure major construction projects across London and the South East.
This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded, relationship-led BD professional who understands the UK construction marketplace and can help shape winning strategies for high-value bids.

The role

• Identify and develop new business opportunities aligned to the wider business strategy
• Research the market to spot emerging trends, competitors and target accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders (developer-side and wider market)
• Develop bid-winning strategies and support the bid process where required
• Partner with internal teams to ensure proposed solutions align to client expectations

What we're looking for

• Proven business development experience within the UK construction sector
• Background working for a main contractor in a similar BD role
• Strong network and relationships with development organisations and key market stakeholders
• Solid understanding of bid management for large-scale construction projects
• Evidence of winning major projects (circa £70m+)
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, self-motivated and results-driven approach

Location / working pattern

• London / South East focus
• On-site working (details to be confirmed)

Package

• Competitive basic salary (DOE)
• Strong benefits package including:
  • 26 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Pension
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical
  • Share scheme
  • Additional lifestyle benefits
  • Volunteering days