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Head of Offsite & White Collar Construction (#Timberframe #modular #steelframe #sips #construction) - 07969 972412
Business Development Manager – Drive the Future of Sustainable Construction!
Location: Bolton, with North West-wide travel & one day a week WFH
Reports to: Head of Pre-Construction
Our Client are on a mission to revolutionise housing across the UK using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and we’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead the charge. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on making connections, shaping strategy, and driving meaningful growth — all while contributing to social value, sustainability, and innovation in construction.
The Role:
* Lead with impact: Identify, nurture, and convert new business opportunities — from first hello to long-term partnership.
* Think strategically: Drive sales planning, coordinate client engagement, and represent our client at high-profile events, dinners, and industry awards.
* Tell the MMC story: Deliver compelling presentations and CPD seminars to developers, housing associations, and contractors.
* Collaborate for success: Work hand-in-hand with Pre-Construction, Marketing, and wider teams to ensure seamless tender processes and client journeys.
* Track, analyse, improve: Monitor pipeline, report on ROI from events, and continuously feed insights back into strategy.
About You:
* A proven track record in business development and key account management, ideally in pre-construction or housing.
* Natural flair for networking, influencing, and relationship-building — you know how to make conversations count.
* Confidence with long sales cycles, technical presentations, and navigating complex client ecosystems.
* Passion for sustainability, community impact, and forward-thinking construction methods.
* Comfortable using CRM tools like Capsule and presenting with clarity and confidence.
What's in it for you?
* Pension, Healthcare, Death in service, plus much more!
* A platform to make real change — socially, environmentally, and economically.
* A values-led culture where people, sustainability, and the community come first.
* Opportunities to represent our client at industry events, awards, and exclusive networking opportunities.
* Flexibility to work from home one day a week and a benefits package aligned with your experience and impact.
If you’re a strategic thinker, natural connector, and passionate about changing the way we build, we want to hear from you.
For further information relating to this role, please contact Rhian Newman on 07969 972 412 or email rhian@thornbaker.co.uk
Key Skills: Sales, Tenders, Bids, Business Development, MMC, Offsite, Light Gauge steel, Timber Frame, Modular
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Construction and Manufacturing
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