Business Development Manager (Construction)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | CONSTRUCTION | BARKING We are currently recruiting for a fantastic construction company who are looking for a driven and personable Business Development Manager to join our growing team. This is a varied role combining client relationship management, new business development, marketing, and commercial administration. The successful candidate will play a central part in growing theclient base and raising the profile of the business across key sectors. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Relations • Maintain and strengthen relationships with our existing client base, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring a consistently positive experience • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across our target sectors — residential, education, commercial, heritage and fire protection — through networking, research, and outreach • Represent professionally at industry events, client meetings, and site visits • Prepare presentations and proposals to support new business pitches Marketing • Manage and grow our social media presence across relevant platforms, creating engaging content and monitoring performance • Keep the company website up to date with current projects, news, and service information • Produce and update marketing materials including brochures, case studies, and capability statements • Support the ongoing development of our brand identity and market positioning Tender Administration • Receive and register incoming tender opportunities, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date tender log • Coordinate the end-to-end tender process, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are complete and professionally presented • Liaise with the Directors and internal teams to gather the information and input needed for each tender document • Track submitted tenders through to result, maintaining clear records of outcomes • Chase and follow up on outstanding tender results in a timely and professional manner Skills & Experience: • Experience in a business development, marketing, or commercial role — ideally within the construction, property, or built environment sectors • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills • Experienced with social media platforms and digital content creation • Able to manage and update websites (experience with a CMS such as WordPress is desirable) • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Comfortable with tender processes and procurement administration • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Pipedrive and Adobe an advantage. What We Offer • Competitive salary, dependent on experience • A varied and autonomous role with real scope to make an impact • The chance to work alongside an experienced, hands-on leadership team • A friendly, values-driven business with a strong reputation and an established client base • Genuine opportunity to grow with the company