Business Development Manager – Construction Sector

Overview

As a career-focused Business Development Manager in construction, you will drive growth by securing landmark UK projects in residential, commercial, student accommodation and education sectors. You will work with cross-functional teams to shape opportunities, build strategic relationships, and develop winning approaches for high-value tenders. Your focus is on London and the Southeast, leveraging an extensive network to win contracts and expand Bouygues UK’s project portfolio. This role offers the chance to influence major delivery programs and advance Bouygues’ market position.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities
• Generate suitable business opportunities aligned 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 the project portfolio
• Support the bid management process as required
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project delivery aligns with client expectations

Key requirements

• 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 across 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

• Excellent communication
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Bid management
• Market analysis
• Relationship building

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