Construction Business Development Manager

Simply Jobsworth; Hull and East Yorkshire, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company pension

National role with autonomy and flexi‑

Career development opportunities

Respected construction sector employer

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager for a national role covering specialist construction divisions. Travel across the UK is required, with a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and pension package.

The role focuses on creating new opportunities, growing revenue and maintaining strong client relationships while working with regional teams to deliver margin targets. Excellent communication and a proactive, independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Business Development Manager experience is essential.
• Construction or building industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Maths and English skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• IT literate with good general computer knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national business plan to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Manage existing client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Promote the company's full range of products and services.
• Deliver sales and technical CPD presentations to clients, surveyors and key decision-makers.
• Carry out site surveys and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Prepare proposal specifications for prospective projects in conjunction with branch teams.
• Liaise with Branch Managers and senior management regarding project opportunities and margin potential.
• Maintain effective project quotation, specification tracking and communication systems.
• Work closely with supplier representatives to maximise business opportunities.
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently exceeded through close collaboration with branch and head office teams.
• Liaise with Contract Managers throughout project delivery to ensure contracts run smoothly and profitably.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and industry intelligence, providing recommendations where required.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Previous BDM experience

Construction/building industry

Communication/presentation/rel. skills

Maths and English skills

Independent working

Planning/organisation/time management

Commercial awareness/attention to det.

Self-motivation for new opportunities

IT literacy

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Business Development Manager Construction
Location: National Role - Specialist Businesses
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension

West Yorkshire and surrounding areas

Jobsworth Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing and successful construction business in a national role covering specialist business divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially focused sales professional who has a proven track record in business development and is looking to join a well-established organisation offering genuine career progression and excellent earning potential.

The successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout the UK as this is a national position.

Purpose of the Role

To create new opportunities and secure new business across the UK, achieving sales and margin objectives within the company's traditional business sectors while building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Reporting To

Pre-Construction Director

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national business plan to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Manage existing client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Promote the company's full range of products and services.
• Deliver sales and technical CPD presentations to clients, surveyors and key decision-makers.
• Carry out site surveys and provide technical advice and guidance.
• Prepare proposal specifications for prospective projects in conjunction with branch teams.
• Liaise with Branch Managers and senior management regarding project opportunities and margin potential.
• Maintain effective project quotation, specification tracking and communication systems.
• Work closely with supplier representatives to maximise business opportunities.
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently exceeded through close collaboration with branch and head office teams.
• Liaise with Contract Managers throughout project delivery to ensure contracts run smoothly and profitably.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and industry intelligence, providing recommendations where required.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous Business Development Manager experience is essential.
• Construction or building industry experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Maths and English skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• IT literate with good general computer knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package.
• Car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• National role with autonomy and flexibility.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and established organisation within the construction sector.