Business Development Manager - Construction Sector

We are looking for a career focused individual who can make a significant impact on securing landmark construction projects for Bouygues UK.  As our Business Development Manager – Construction, you will have a proven track record in the UK construction marketplace. Our focus is on specific sectors i.e. Residential, Commercial, Student Accommodation and Education. Geographically the role will focus on London and the Southeast. We are seeking a self-motivated professional to join our team and drive growth in large-scale projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities
Generating suitable business opportunities in line with the business strategy
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the UK construction sector
Build and maintain strong client and key stakeholders’ relationships
Develop winning strategies to secure contracts and expand our project portfoli
Support the bid management process as required
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations  

Profile:

Your Skills Profile should include the following:

Extensive experience in business development within the UK construction industry
Demonstrable background working for a Main Contractor in similar roles
Proven experience and relationships with key Development organisations with an extensive network of contacts across varied sectors
Strong understanding of bid management processes for large-scale construction projects
Proven ability to win projects valued at £70 million or above.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach Why Bouygues

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. 

 We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
2 paid volunteering days a year
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Generous share scheme
BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 (December 2025) billion and operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity