Senior Business Development Manager - Construction (Recruitment)

O'Neill & Brennan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment company in London seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to focus on driving business growth in the Blue Collar division. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, leading business activities, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in recruitment business development, strong negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset. Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure offered.

Benefits

Company car

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment business development or account management, ideally in construction.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of revenue growth.
• Self-motivated and resilient with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development within the Blue Collar construction market.
• Build and strengthen client relationships to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Work closely with teams to guarantee high-quality candidate supply.
• Provide market insight to shape divisional growth plans.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Job description

O’Neill & Brennan are one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction recruitment partners, with 14 offices nationwide and a long-standing reputation for excellence across White Collar, Blue Collar, Logistics, and Security recruitment.

We’re now looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager(Recruitment) to join our Blue Collar division in London. This is a senior role focused on driving business growth, developing strategic client relationships, and delivering tailored labour supply solutions across the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development activity within the Blue Collar construction market, identifying new opportunities and winning key accounts.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service delivery and repeat business.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to guarantee consistent, high-quality candidate supply.
• Provide market insight and strategic input to shape divisional growth plans.
• Represent O’Neill & Brennan as a trusted recruitment partner within the construction sector.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment business development or account management — ideally within construction labour supply / Blue Collar recruitment.
• Strong commercial and strategic mindset with a track record of delivering revenue growth.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work autonomously within a supportive team environment.
• Well‑organised with a proactive and solutions‑focused approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Company car and performance‑based incentives.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a well‑established, expanding business.
• Comprehensive health and well‑being benefits, including Vitality Health Insurance, Perkbox, and Life Assurance.
• A collaborative culture that encourages autonomy, initiative, and professional development.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced recruiter or business development professional with a strong background in Blue Collar construction recruitment and you’re ready to take the next step in your career we’d love to hear from you.

Talent Partner : Hayleigh Saunders – (url removed)

Or drop a WhatsApp to (phone number removed)

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation