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