Business Development Manager

A growing and ambitious contractor based in North London is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join their expanding team.
With a current turnover of £8m and strong growth plans in place, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing the business, securing new contracts, and helping drive the company to the next level. The business delivers a wide range of services including:

• Demolition
• Groundworks
• Labour Hire
• Temporary Works
• Waste Clearance & Site Services

The Opportunity
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving new business, expanding existing accounts, and increasing market share across demolition, strip-out, enabling works, and associated services.
You'll be engaging with developers, principal contractors, consultants, local authorities, and commercial clients, building lasting partnerships while representing a business recognised for delivering safe, high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across the construction industry.
• Identify upcoming demolition and enabling works projects through market intelligence and industry contacts.
• Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to contract award.
• Prepare client presentations, proposals, and commercial submissions.
• Attend networking events, client meetings, and industry exhibitions.
• Work collaboratively with estimating and operational teams to secure and deliver successful projects.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven business development or sales experience within demolition, construction, enabling works, civil engineering, or a related sector.
• A successful track record of winning new business and growing existing client accounts.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• The confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• An established network of industry contacts (highly desirable).
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for delivering results.
• Full UK driving licence.