Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – High-End Residential Construction

New Forest / Hampshire

Salary up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + 25 days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is representing a CIOB Chartered, design-led main contractor specialising in high-end residential projects across the New Forest and surrounding areas.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of bespoke projects, the company is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to help identify, track, and secure new opportunities.

The Role:

• This is a strategic and proactive position focused on early project identification and relationship building.
• You will play a key role in:
  • Identifying new high‑end residential opportunities through planning portals and local authority pipelines.
  • Tracking projects from the planning stage through to tender and award.
  • Building relationships with architects, planning consultants, developers, and private clients.
  • Supporting the Managing Director in converting opportunities into secured work.
  • Maintaining and developing a strong local network across Hampshire, Dorset, and the New Forest.
  • Keeping CRM systems and project pipelines up to date.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in business development within construction (ideally residential or main contracting).
• Strong understanding of the planning process and project lifecycle.
• Ability to identify opportunities early and add value through relationships.
• Well‑connected or capable of building networks with architects and consultants.
• Commercial awareness and a strategic mindset.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working autonomously.

On Offer:

• Salary up to £70,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 days Holiday
• Pension
• Friendly working environment.
• Interesting and varied work.
• Career progression.

If you are a proactive Business Development professional looking to work with a quality-focused contractor, please contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment.

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