Overview
Job Title: Business Development Manager - Construction (Fire, Security, Electrical, Passive Fire & Fit-Out)
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: Circa £60,000 + Car Allowance + Performance Bonuses + Pension
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
The Role
As Business Development Manager, your primary focus will be building new client relationships, winning contracts, and driving revenue growth across multiple service lines. You'll be well-connected, commercially aware, and able to position the business with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, consultants, and direct clients.
While the focus is client-facing business development, the ability to support bids, tenders, and written proposals will be a strong advantage — helping ensure opportunities are converted into secured contracts.
Responsibilities
* Identify, approach, and secure Tier 1 and Tier 2 client opportunities in education, commercial, and fit-out sectors
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
* Leverage your industry contacts to introduce and win high-value projects
* Lead client meetings, presentations, and negotiations
* Support the preparation of bids and tenders (PQQs, EOIs, RFPs) where required
* Collaborate with technical and operational teams to align service offerings with client requirements
* Contribute to business strategy and long-term growth plans
About You
* Proven track record in business development within construction, M&E, fire, or fit-out sectors
* Strong network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractor contacts with evidence of winning business
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Commercially astute and target-driven
* Bid writing experience desirable but not essential — ability to support submissions is a bonus
What Success Looks Like
* Securing new Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracts across core service lines
* Delivering consistent pipeline growth and revenue generation
* Expanding the company's reputation in education, commercial, and fit-out markets
* Supporting the business in winning more bids and tenders
To Apply
If you are an experienced Business Development Manager with strong industry contacts and proven success in winning new business, we want to hear from you.
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