Strategic Construction BD Director - South West

Foresight Search Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Foresight Search Ltd is seeking a Business Development Director for a leading South West regional main contractor focused on high-quality new build and refurbishment projects from £1m to £25m+. This role offers autonomy, a strong pipeline, and the opportunity to shape regional growth.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive opportunities across the South West, building relationships with architects, consultants, developers and end users, and lead tendering across new build and

Qualifications

• Previous business development experience working for a construction main contractor.
• Established relationships with architects, consultants, developers and end-user clients.
• Experience generating opportunities across new build and refurbishment projects.
• Understanding of tendering and pre-construction processes.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across the South West.
• Building and maintaining relationships with architects, consultants, developers and end users.
• Utilising existing industry contacts to generate project leads and tender opportunities.
• Developing relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Working closely with estimating, pre-construction and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured projects.
• Monitoring regional construction markets, upcoming developments and potential opportunities.
• Representing the business at networking events, industry functions and client meetings.
• Supporting the company s long-term business development and growth strategy.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Foresight Search Ltd is seeking a Business Development Director for a leading South West regional main contractor focused on high-quality new build and refurbishment projects from £1m to £25m+. This role offers autonomy, a strong pipeline, and the opportunity to shape regional growth.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive opportunities across the South West, building relationships with architects, consultants, developers and end users, and lead tendering across new build and