Business Development Manager – Construction Service Provider (5416)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction service provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and build client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development and account management. This role offers a negotiable salary up to £55k plus commission, with additional benefits including a company car and 33 days of holiday. Join a supportive team dedicated to your career growth and success.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension scheme

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Laptop

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and account management.
• Ability to build long-term relationships and manage accounts effectively.
• Experience in a competitive market environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales pipeline and secure commercial opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand market share.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and closing.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Contract negotiation

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Vacancy No 5416

Vacancy Title: Business Development Manager – Construction Service Provider

Vacancy Description: Are you interested in joining a long-established Specialist Construction Service Provider where your efforts will be rewarded?

The Company

As a leading Specialist Construction Recruiter we are delighted to offer this unique opportunity to join a highly respected Construction Service Provider.

Our Client is a family owned business with a current turnover of circa £10m with exciting plans to increase revenue by 50% in 2026, having already secured 50% of the required orders already, with a total workforce of 125.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a dynamic team focused on business growth and activation, where your contribution will play a vital role in continuing our Client’s journey of innovation and success.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving the sales pipeline and securing commercial opportunities. Working closely with the Commercial Director and Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, identifying new business, and ensuring our services are positioned as the partner of choice within the construction sector.

This role is ideal for a results-driven professional with a proven track record in business development and account management.

While experience within construction is desirable, it is not essential, what matters most is your ability to build long-term relationships, manage accounts effectively, create opportunities, and deliver revenue growth in competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and closing.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand market share.
• Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities with main contractors, sub-contractors, and developers
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement, site visits, presentations, tenders, and meetings.
• Work with the surveying team to fully understand project requirements, ensuring proposals are accurate and compelling.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to support the seamless delivery of solutions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry regulations to inform strategy and positioning.
• Represent our Client at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums.
• Review and negotiate contracts, attending pre-start meetings where required.
• Support the finance team in the collection of payments, assisting in resolving any disputes.
• Provide input into commercial budgets and forecasting.
• Manage the CRM system to ensure data accuracy and effective pipeline reporting.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of national accounts

Core Skills

• Business development, account management, and contract negotiation.
• Tender preparation and bid writing.
• Strong commercial awareness and market analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic planning and proactive problem solving.

Attitude and Approach

• Motivated and dedicated, with a strong alignment to organisational goals.
• Positive, proactive, and willing to “get stuck in”.
• Detail-oriented and thorough in approach.
• Resilient, hardworking, and results-focused.
• Trustworthy and committed to acting with integrity.
• Professional, diplomatic, and discreet in all interactions.
• Accountable, taking ownership for behaviour, actions, and outcomes.

Key Skills Required

• Excellent communicator, able to influence and inspire others through expertise and data-driven insight.
• Confident relationship builder at all levels of a customer’s organisation.
• Deep understanding of the sales process.
• Strong multitasking and organisational abilities.
• Strategic thinker with foresight and commercial acumen.
• IT proficient: MS Office (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.

Why Join?

Our Client is a family-run business built on trust, professionalism, and long-standing relationships. Joining means becoming part of a team where your contribution is valued, your ideas are heard, and your career can grow.

Core Values

Professionalism

Honesty

Responsibility

Quality

What Our Client Offers

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to represent a respected and NASC-accredited business.
• Direct exposure to major projects and national accounts.
• Clear career progression with scope to make a lasting impact.
• A culture that balances professionalism with genuine care for their people and clients.

Location

Central England (Within 40 miles of Brackley)

Salary

Negotiable Basic Salary up to £55k DOE + Commission Scheme (circa £15k but uncapped)

Package

Company Car, company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), laptop, mobile phone

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