Business Development Manager

Our client is a well-established construction and property services business delivering refurbishment, capital works, planned maintenance, and retrofit projects across London and the South East. They work closely with public sector clients including local authorities, housing associations, and public procurement frameworks, delivering high-quality schemes within occupied environments.

Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of opportunities, our client is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the continued development of new and existing client relationships across the public sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional with strong relationship-building skills and experience within construction, refurbishment, or capital works environments.

The Role
The Business Development Manager will play a key role in identifying opportunities, supporting tender submissions, and strengthening relationships with public sector clients and framework partners.
Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining relationships with local authorities, housing associations, and public sector clients
Identifying new business opportunities across refurbishment, planned maintenance, and capital works sectors
Supporting the review and coordination of tender opportunities and framework submissions
Working closely with operational and pre-construction teams to support bid processes
Attending client meetings, networking events, and industry functions
Monitoring procurement portals and public sector opportunities
Assisting with presentations, proposals, and client engagement strategies
Maintaining strong market awareness and competitor knowledge
Supporting long-term business growth strategies and pipeline development
Building and managing relationships with consultants, supply chain partners, and stakeholders   
Requirements

Previous experience within a Business Development role within the construction industry
Understanding of refurbishment, capital works, or planned maintenance packages preferred
Experience working with public sector clients such as local authorities or housing associations
Good understanding of public procurement and tender processes
Experience reviewing and supporting tender submissions
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Commercially aware with a proactive and professional approach
Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively
Full UK driving licence preferred What’s on Offer

Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected business
Exposure to long-term public sector frameworks and projects
Career progression and development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefits package