Business Development Manager: High Earning New Business (UK)

Better People; Roydon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed commission first 3 months

Job summary

Better People is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new work in the construction and built environment sectors. The role blends field and office work across Harlow, Essex and the UK, focusing on tender support, relationship building and pipeline development.

You will own the end‑to‑end process from identifying prospects to contract award, with a strong emphasis on meeting targets and converting opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering measurable new‑business wins.
• Experience in business development, sales or new business within construction or the built environment.
• Strong existing network and confidence engaging decision‑makers.
• Ability with specifications and tender documentation.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and commercially focused.
• Comfortable working autonomously and to targets.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new clients, projects, frameworks and sectors that offer growth opportunities.
• Research upcoming projects through planning, tender and industry sources and your network.
• Develop relationships with developers, architects, project managers, main contractors and consultants.
• Lead client meetings, site visits and capability presentations.
• Support PQQs, RFPs and ITTs with estimating, technical and HSEQ teams.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and activity reporting.
• Monitor competitors and market trends to identify new opportunities.

Job description

Better People is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new work in the construction and built environment sectors. The role blends field and office work across Harlow, Essex and the UK, focusing on tender support, relationship building and pipeline development.

You will own the end‑to‑end process from identifying prospects to contract award, with a strong emphasis on meeting targets and converting opportunities into measurable commercial outcomes.