Business Development Manager (Construction)

Company: PACE Recruitment
Apply for the Business Development Manager (Construction)
Location: Barking
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic construction company who are looking for a driven and personable Business Development Manager to join our growing team. This is a varied role combining client relationship management, new business development, marketing, and commercial administration. The successful candidate will play a central part in growing the client base and raising the profile of the business across key sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Relations

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with our existing client base, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring a consistently positive experience
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities across our target sectors — residential, education, commercial, heritage and fire protection — through networking, research, and outreach
  • Represent professionally at industry events, client meetings, and site visits
  • Prepare presentations and proposals to support new business pitches

Marketing

  • Manage and grow our social media presence across relevant platforms, creating engaging content and monitoring performance
  • Keep the company website up to date with current projects, news, and service information
  • Produce and update marketing materials including brochures, case studies, and capability statements
  • Support the ongoing development of our brand identity and market positioning

Tender Administration

  • Receive and register incoming tender opportunities, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date tender log
  • Coordinate the end‑to‑end tender process, ensuring deadlines are met and submissions are complete and professionally presented
  • Liaise with the Directors and internal teams to gather the information and input needed for each tender document
  • Track submitted tenders through to result, maintaining clear records of outcomes
  • Chase and follow up on outstanding tender results in a timely and professional manner

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a business development, marketing, or commercial role — ideally within the construction, property, or built environment sectors
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Experienced with social media platforms and digital content creation
  • Able to manage and update websites (experience with a CMS such as WordPress is desirable)
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable with tender processes and procurement administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; experience with Pipedrive and Adobe an advantage.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • A varied and autonomous role with real scope to make an impact
  • The chance to work alongside an experienced, hands‑on leadership team
  • A friendly, values‑driven business with a strong reputation and an established client base
  • Genuine opportunity to grow with the company

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: April 9th, 2026