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 portfolio
• Support the bid management process as required
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations

Profile:

• 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 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 encourage 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.