Construction Business Development Manager

The Company

Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency known for delivering high standards, genuine partnership, and market-leading expertise. We work closely with clients across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, providing tailored recruitment solutions that consistently deliver results.

The Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in construction recruitment to join our growing Construction Division.

This is a field-based, new business-focused role, where success will come from your ability to build relationships, open doors, and re-engage clients. You’ll spend much of your time out on the road, meeting clients face-to-face, developing opportunities, and growing your network across the M4 corridor.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, enjoys autonomy, and has a proven track record of generating revenue within the construction sector.

You can be based anywhere along the M4 corridor, with an expectation to attend our Reading office once per month.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving new business development across the construction sector, with a focus on Trades & Labour / White Collar markets
• Proactively winning new clients and re-engaging lapsed accounts
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers across site and office environments
• Spending the majority of your time in the field, meeting clients and identifying opportunities
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirements
• Managing your own pipeline, activity, and sales strategy to consistently hit and exceed targets
• Developing a strong presence and reputation across the M4 corridor

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in construction recruitment, with a strong emphasis on business development
• A proven track record of winning new business and growing client accounts
• Established network within the construction sector (regional and/or national clients)
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to spot and act on opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A highly self-motivated, driven, and resilient approach
• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based role
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Car allowance / Company Car
• Incentives including Michelin-star dining, VIP experiences, and luxury holidays (e.g. New York, Dubai)
• Private healthcare or gym membership
• Flexible, field-based working with full autonomy over your diary
• Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
• Structured onboarding, ongoing development, and clear progression routes
• Long-service recognition including champagne, extra leave, and holiday rewards

What Next?

If you’re an experienced construction recruiter looking for a true business development role with autonomy, earning potential, and territory ownership, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Josie Shear in our Reading office for a confidential discussion.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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