European Business Development Manager-Build/Civil

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Hybrid working options

Travel opportunities across Europe

Brand with proven delivery team

Job summary

ICDS Constructors, part of ICDS Group, is seeking a European Business Development Manager to lead growth across Europe in construction and civil engineering sectors. You’ll win new clients, forge strategic partnerships, and secure long‑term, profitable contracts while coordinating with operations and compliance teams.

Based at head office with hybrid working and EU travel, you’ll build senior‑level client relationships, represent the company at events, and shape ICDS’ European growth strategy.

Qualifications

• 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 a plus).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Business development

Construction recruitment

Engineering

Tendering

English communications

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

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 inbusiness development, construction recruitment, engineering, or labour supply.
• Proven track record of winning business across European markets.
• Strong commercial acumen –pricing, tendering, negotiation.
• 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

If you’re ready to lead ICDS’ growth story across Europe — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today, connect with Barry Kelly on LinkedIn and visitwww.icds.ie/build