Business Development Manager

ICDS Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission/bonus

Travel and expenses package

Hybrid / flexible working options

Shape ICDS' European growth strategy

Board-level promotion potential

Job summary

ICDS Constructors seeks an experienced European Business Development Manager to expand our footprint across Europe, especially in construction and civil engineering sectors. You'll win new clients, build senior-level partnerships, and shape contracts while coordinating with operations, compliance and logistics teams to ensure delivery.

This is a hybrid role with EU travel, offering a six-figure salary and executive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, construction recruitment, engineering, or labour supply.
• Proven track record of winning new business across European markets.
• Excellent English communication; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth across key European markets.
• Identify and win new clients across multiple construction sectors.
• Build and maintain senior‑level client relationships.
• Prepare and negotiate tenders, proposals, and contracts.
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and logistics teams for delivery.
• Represent ICDS at industry events and client sites across Europe.

Skills

Business development

European market expansion

Construction recruitment

English communication

Job description

European Business Development Manager – Construction & Civil Engineering

Head Office & Hybrid with EU travel | Six Figure Salary & Executive Benefits

ICDS Constructors – part of the ICDS Group | www.icds.ie | www.icdsuk.com

ICDS Constructors

ICDS Constructors has been delivering skilled labour crews and managed construction teams across Europe over 5 decades — supporting projects in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and beyond.

We specialise in supplying, supervising, and supporting construction and engineering personnel, backed by full logistics, travel, accommodation, and compliance services.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced European Business Development Manager to expand ICDS’ footprint across key European markets. You’ll be instrumental in winning new clients, strengthening partnerships, and securing long‑term, profitable contracts within the construction, civil engineering, mechanical & electrical, and industrial sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Drive business growth across key European markets.
• Identify and win new clients across multiple construction sectors.
• Build and maintain senior‑level client relationships (contractors, developers, project owners).
• Prepare and negotiate tenders, proposals, and contracts.
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and logistics teams to ensure top‑tier delivery.
• Represent ICDS at industry events and client sites across Europe.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in business development, construction recruitment, engineering, or labour supply.
• Proven track record of winning business across European markets.
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional European languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.
• Entrepreneurial, results‑driven mindset with the ability to work independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + commission/bonus structure
• Travel and expenses package
• Hybrid / flexible working options
• Opportunity to shape ICDS’ European growth strategy
• Join a trusted, established brand with a proven delivery team
• Clear career progression, with potential for future promotion to board level