At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships in construction.
- Company: Market-leading contractor with a strong reputation in landscaping and construction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term career progression in a respected organisation.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within construction and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire (WF14) with hybrid working available and some occasional travel
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a well-established, market-leading contractor operating within the landscaping, external works and construction sectors. With an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the UK and an ambitious growth strategy, they're looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual who enjoys identifying opportunities, building relationships and playing a key role in the continued expansion of a successful business.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across a range of construction sectors, developing relationships with key decision makers and helping secure high-value projects. The role combines strategic business development with relationship management, working closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams to convert opportunities into successful project wins.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities across construction, landscaping and external works markets.
- Developing relationships with principal contractors, developers, local authorities, consultants and other key stakeholders.
- Targeting upcoming construction projects and frameworks from early planning through to tender stage.
- Managing the full sales pipeline from lead generation through to contract award.
- Attending networking events, industry exhibitions and client meetings.
- Working closely with internal estimating and operational teams to produce winning tender submissions.
- Maintaining and developing existing client relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and future project opportunities.
- Preparing sales forecasts and pipeline reports for senior management.
- Representing the business professionally and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
About You
- Previous experience as a BDM within construction or the built environment.
- Experience selling into principal contractors, developers, local authorities or construction consultancies.
- A strong understanding of the construction tendering process.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience.
- £6,000 car allowance and annual discretionary bonus.
- Hybrid working available.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Pension scheme.
- Long-term career progression within a growing and highly respected organisation.
Business Development Manager employer: Nexus Careers Group Ltd
Join a well-established and market-leading contractor in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, where your role as a Business Development Manager will be pivotal in driving growth and building lasting client relationships. With a strong emphasis on employee development, hybrid working options, and a supportive work culture, this company offers an excellent environment for professional growth and meaningful contributions to high-quality projects across the UK.
