Business Development Coordinator

Are you an organised, proactive, and relationship-focused professional looking to develop your career within Business Development in the construction industry?

Elvet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected construction business for a Business Development Coordinator to join their growing team in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting a busy Business Development function, helping to identify new opportunities, maintain business pipelines, coordinate client engagement activities, and support the delivery of future growth across multiple construction sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior Business Development professionals, gaining valuable exposure to the regional construction market while building strong relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This role would suit someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You'll also benefit from ongoing professional development, excellent company benefits, and genuine long-term career progression within a growing organisation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining and updating Business Development pipelines using internal CRM and management systems
• Researching prospective clients, market sectors, and construction opportunities to support strategic business growth
• Working closely with pre-construction and operational teams to monitor and communicate new opportunities
• Supporting senior Business Development professionals with diary management, meeting coordination, and follow-up actions
• Organising and attending client meetings, networking events, exhibitions, and industry functions where required
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, consultants, framework providers, and other industry stakeholders
• Producing accurate reports and maintaining records relating to Business Development activity
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to identify future opportunities
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of Business Development initiatives and events
• Ensuring all information is accurately recorded and communicated across the wider business
• Supporting continuous improvement and participating in training and personal development opportunities
• Promoting Health & Safety standards and complying with company policies and procedures

What We're Looking For:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline would be advantageous
• Previous experience within a Business Development, Sales Support, Marketing, or Client Relationship role
• Experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent planning and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident, personable, and proactive approach to work
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the construction industry would be advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence

Role Information:

• Full-time permanent position, office-based role within the North East
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a successful and growing construction business

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity.