Business Development Manager

About the Role

An international project management and construction business is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the growth of its UK operations. This is a pivotal, front-end role focused on establishing market presence, developing client relationships, and securing new business across commercial interiors, fit-out, and project management sectors.

You will act as the company's primary commercial representative in the UK, working closely with an established international delivery team to build a sustainable pipeline and support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across commercial interiors, retail fit-out, construction, and project management
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, clients, project managers, architects, consultants, and contractors
• Act as the on-the-ground representative, maintaining strong market visibility across active and upcoming projects
• Generate new opportunities while leveraging an existing base of warm leads
• Monitor procurement pipelines, tenders, and framework opportunities
• Position the business as a delivery partner for both UK-based and international clients
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and client meetings
• Collaborate with internal teams to align opportunities with delivery capability
• Support the preparation of bids, tenders, and commercial proposals
• Provide market insight on competitors, pricing, and client expectations
• Build strategic partnerships to drive long-term pipeline
• Engage with senior stakeholders to unlock high-value opportunities

Candidate Profile

• Proven business development experience within construction, interiors, fit-out, or project management
• Strong network across developers, consultants, architects, or contractors
• Comfortable operating in a client-facing, autonomous role
• Commercially driven with a track record of generating and converting opportunities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, suited to a growing business environment

Salary & Package

• £40,000 - £45,000 base (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Performance-based commission/bonus (to be shaped)
• Clear progression into a leadership role as the business grows

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing international business at an early stage of its UK journey, with the chance to play a key role in shaping its market presence and long-term success.

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