Business Development Manager – Affordable Housing/Local Authorities

Company: Premises Recruitment Ltd
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Business Development Manager – Construction – Affordable Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety Contacts – Essex/London.

The Company

My client are part of an established construction group.

They offer a turnkey service, managing projects from design optimisation through to installation, ensuring fire safety compliance and exceptional craftsmanship.

The group place a very strong emphasis on individuals development within the company, which has led to a low staff turnover.

HQ based in Essex, with an office in

Business Development Manager – Affordable Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety/ Housing Associations contacts

Due to continued growth, my client are looking for a strategic Business Development Manager, to help the growing construction business unlock and expand its presence within the public sector/affordable housing (e.g. securing works for recladding/remediation)

This role is ideal for someone with an established network across local authorities, housing associations and wider decision makers.

  • Previous experience in a Business Development Manager role, within the construction industry.
  • Strong experience working with local authorities and housing associations, with a well-developed “black book of contacts”
  • Excellent relationship builder and networker.
  • Background in construction, building services, remediation, fire safety, façades, or related technical environments is desirable.
  • Consultative approach, understanding how to sell project-led solutions and build long-term trust
  • Someone who can bring structure around BD planning, KPIs, pipeline discipline, and market strategy.

Hybrid Working Pattern

  • Monday – Essex (BD catch-ups, internal meetings, afternoon brainstorming sessions)
  • Tuesday–Thursday – London (client meetings & on-the-ground BD activity)
  • Friday – Flexible (London / Essex / home depending on meetings)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established group, with a track record of staff retention.

Business Development Manager – Construction – Social Housing/Local Authorities/Fire Safety – Essex/London

Posted: April 2nd, 2026