Business Development Manager (East of England)

Overview

As a not-for-profit organisation, the SCAPE Group comprises six companies enabling public sector organisations to deliver their essential built environment projects. Our purpose is to create a world everyone deserves, by empowering the public sector to collaborate with the private sector and create a legacy for local communities.

An integral part of The SCAPE Group, our frameworks team work collaboratively to promote, facilitate and manage our framework service for our clients and delivery partners. We provide value for money and sustainable procurement solutions so that the public, future generations, and our shareholders can provide benefits for local communities, creating a world everyone deserves.

We’re looking for a proactive Business Development Manager, if you have a passion for winning business and building lasting client relationships, please read on.

Your new role

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be focused on identifying new opportunities across the construction sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, residential) and building new client and partner relationships, ensuring they are established, developed and maintained to enhance our reputation and maximise growth. You’ll be focused on identifying and building new client and partner relationships, ensuring they drive the continued growth and success of the SCAPE Group. The role covers the East of England and is predominantly a field-based role, so you need to be comfortable working independently and on the move. You’ll also need to build collaborative relationships with existing teams across the Group (Design, Preconstruction / Project Management) to ensure the quality of your business development activity is consistent and the client service experience is exemplary.

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic business growth and improvement plans as a field based Business Development Manager.
• You’ll have experience in the construction / built environment sector, including procurement, design, costs, and the construction process including the use of frameworks and Modern Methods of Construction. Public Sector experience is a real advantage.
• Experience of using information management tools in relation to business development including CRM and PowerBI.
• Be able to evidence gathering research and market intelligence, to inform decisions and drive performance improvement.
• Degree level qualification in construction, property, business management or significant experience in this field.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary of between £50,000 to £60,000 dependant on experience.
• Car allowance £6,955.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Local government pension scheme including generous 17% employer contributions.
• Life assurance of 3 x salary.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for development and professional growth.

To apply for this role, please submit a CV by 15th October 2025 outlining how you meet the role requirements. To find out more about us, please visit www.scape.co.uk.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.