Construction Business Development Manager

Position: Construction Business Development Manager (Permanent)
CNX are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking and fast-growing organisation within the construction, landscaping, and restoration sectors, to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager.
This is a pivotal role for a commercially driven individual who thrives on growth, relationship-building, and delivering results across both public and private sector markets.

The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in driving the Group’s growth strategy. This is a hybrid hunter/farmer position, combining new business generation with the development of existing partnerships.
You will operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, acting as a key link between external clients and internal operational, finance, and marketing teams to convert opportunities into long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

* Strategic Growth:
Identify and develop new markets, customer segments, and revenue opportunities within construction, landscaping, and restoration.

* Lead Generation:
Proactively generate leads through outbound activity, networking, industry events, and strategic partnerships.

* Relationship Management:
Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with procurement contacts, stakeholders, and partners.

* Pipeline Management:
Coordinate information flow between clients and internal teams to support compelling proposals and presentations.

* Market Intelligence:
Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive advantages.

* Reporting:
Deliver accurate performance reporting and revenue forecasts to senior leadership.
About You
We are seeking a candidate who understands the construction sector and has the credibility and network to make an immediate impact.
Essential Skills & Experience

* 3–5 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales within the construction industry (public and private sectors).

* An established industry network (highly desirable).

* Strong commercial acumen, including proposal preparation and contract negotiation.

* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline (preferred).
Values Alignment

* Take pride in delivering high-quality work.

* Be dependable, accountable, and collaborative.

* Demonstrate ambition and a desire to grow professionally.

* Be adaptable, resilient, and solutions-focused.
Why Join?

* Innovation-led: A business embracing modern tools, automation, and AI to raise industry standards.

* Growth-focused:
Ongoing training and personal development as the company scales across the UK.

* Entrepreneurial culture:
Ideas are welcomed, and impact is recognised.

* Supportive environment: A close-knit, collaborative team where people genuinely thrive.
Benefits

* Competitive salary and commission structure

* Private health insurance

* Additional employee benefits

* Annual leave entitlement
If this role is for you?
Apply today