Strategic Business Development Lead - Scottish Construction

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland in Glasgow seeks a proactive business development professional to identify and win new opportunities across Scotland's construction and property markets.

You will build relationships with clients, consultants and developers, represent the business at industry events and drive a strong opportunity pipeline.

The role is office-based with regular travel to client meetings and industry events, offering growth within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within construction, property or the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Scottish construction/property market.
• Established network of clients, consultants, developers or industry contacts.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and generate new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Scottish construction and property market.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, developers and other stakeholders.
• Develop a strong pipeline of future opportunities and work with the team to win projects.
• Research market activity, upcoming developments and procurement opportunities in Scotland.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, conferences and industry functions.
• Support bids and tenders with market and competitor insights.
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial and operations teams in the bid process.
• Maintain records of opportunities, contacts and activity in the CRM.
• Stay up to date with the Scottish construction market and growth areas.
• Represent the business professionally when meeting clients and contacts.

Skills

Business development

Networking

CRM

Client relations

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Contract Scotland in Glasgow seeks a proactive business development professional to identify and win new opportunities across Scotland's construction and property markets.

You will build relationships with clients, consultants and developers, represent the business at industry events and drive a strong opportunity pipeline.

The role is office-based with regular travel to client meetings and industry events, offering growth within a growing team.