Senior Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading privately owned contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth and maintain stakeholder relationships. This role involves acting as the main contact for clients, managing a robust pipeline, and analyzing market trends. Candidates must have comprehensive Business Development experience, particularly with a Tier 1 Contractor, alongside a strong network. The position promises professional growth and development, with competitive benefits including private healthcare and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Death in service

Two annual bonuses after first year

Private medical health care

Other professional incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Business Development role at a leading Tier 1 Contractor is essential.
• Proven network of contacts to leverage for business development.
• Mindset focused on improvement and development.

Responsibilities

• Act as the sole contact representing the business to clients and stakeholders.
• Secure a pipeline of future works and explore new market opportunities.
• Engage proactively with market trends and competitor movements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship management skills

Business Development experience

Job description

Location: Maidstone
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: SBDMCS11225_1764580239
Posted: December 1, 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 and with market trends, competitor's 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.