Business Development Director

Description:

Business Development Director – Main Contractor

Our client is a growing construction business specialising in the delivery of high-quality residential, mixed-use, hospitality and luxury developments across London and the wider UK.
The business has established a strong reputation for delivering complex schemes, including new-build residential developments, high-rise projects, refurbishments and challenging or distressed developments.
Following continued growth and an expanding project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Director to take ownership of the company's business development strategy and help drive the next stage of growth.
This is a senior, commercially focused position for someone who can combine strategic business development with strong industry relationships and a genuine understanding of the construction market.

The Role
As Business Development Director, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships and securing future work for the business.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop and implement a clear business development strategy.
Responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing the company's business development strategy
Identifying new business opportunities across the construction market
Developing relationships with developers, investors, funders and consultants
Building and maintaining a strong network of industry contacts
Identifying upcoming developments and construction opportunities
Monitoring the market and competitor activity
Developing a strong project pipeline
Leading initial client engagement and opportunity qualification
Attending client and networking meetings
Representing the business at industry events
Developing long-term client relationships
Supporting the preparation of bids and tenders
Working closely with the pre-construction and estimating teams
Supporting the handover of secured opportunities into pre-construction
Maintaining accurate records of opportunities and pipeline activity
Preparing regular business development reports for senior management
Contributing to the company's wider growth strategy
Identifying opportunities for repeat business and framework agreements
Developing relationships with key consultants and professional advisors
Supporting strategic partnerships and joint opportunities About You
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in business development within the construction or property sector.
You will ideally have:

Significant experience in construction business development
Strong knowledge of the London construction and property market
An established network of developers, investors, consultants and industry contacts
Proven experience generating and securing new business
Experience working for a main contractor would be highly advantageous
Strong understanding of residential construction
Experience with high-value residential, mixed-use or refurbishment projects
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent relationship-building skills
A proactive and entrepreneurial approach
Ability to identify opportunities before they reach the wider market
Strong negotiation skills
Experience working at senior management / director level
A track record of winning new work and developing existing relationships What’s on Offer

£90,000 – £120,000 salary
Company package
Performance-related bonus
Senior leadership position
Opportunity to influence the future growth of the business
Significant autonomy and responsibility
Access to an established construction and property network
Opportunity to work across high-profile residential and mixed-use developments
Long-term progression as the business continues to expand If you are an established Business Development Director / Head of Business Development / Business Development Manager with strong construction and property relationships, this could be an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within a growing business