Senior Business Development Manager

Fawkes and Reece; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive business growth and maintain key stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in business development, especially with Tier 1 Contractors, and a strong network. You will secure new market opportunities and represent the business to clients. This position offers exceptional professional development and benefits, including bonuses and medical coverage.

Benefits

Death in service

Two annual bonuses after the first year

Private medical healthcare

Other professional incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Business Development role working with a Tier 1 Contractor.
• A reputable number of former contacts and network contacts to bring to the business.
• Mindset driven by improvement and development.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole point of contact representing the business to clients.
• Secure a strong pipeline of future works and seek out opportunities.
• Proactively engage with market trends and competitors.

Skills

Business Development experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Reference: SBDMCS281025_1761640581
Posted: October 28, 2025

A leading privately owned contractor who specialises in commercial builds ranging in value from £1M - £40M, across the UK is seeking an experienced construction biased Senior Business Development Manager to join their business.

About the role of Senior Business Development Manager

This Senior Business Development Manager will play a fundamental role within the business, reporting into the Head of Business Development, working alongside the Senior leadership team, Board of Directors and Managing Director, with the aim of strategically developing the business in the right direction, with ambitious growth plans, expanding into new markets, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities for Senior Business Development Manager

• Act as sole point of contact representing the business to clients, stakeholders and future business.
• Secure a strong pipeline of future works and seek out opportunities for expanding into new markets.
• Proactively engage with market trends, competitors’ movement and future opportunities.

Requirements for Senior Business Development Manager

• Previous experience within a Business Development role working amongst a leading Tier 1 Contractor is essential.
• A reputable number of former contacts and network contacts to bring to the business.
• Mindset driven by improvement and development with strong communications skills and successful relationship management skills.

This opportunity is to join one of the leading paramount contractors in the UK, who holds a fantastic reputation within their area of specialism. Offering fantastic opportunities professional growth & development within the business.

What we offer for Senior Business Development Manager

• Death in service
• Two annual bonus's after first year of service
• Private medical health care
• Other professional incentives

If you want to hear more about this Senior Business Development Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 07749578588.