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Business Development Manager - Construction
- Salary: benefits package
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - Yorkshire & Humberside
- Town/City: West Yorkshire
- Posted: 02/04/2026
- Reference: BBBH14772_1775116981
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Business Development Manager - Construction
Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)
Yorkshire
Our Client
An established UK engineering and fabrication business is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to develop and grow its presence within the UK water industry.
This is a senior, strategic role focused on building long鈥憈erm relationships with water companies and contractor partners, navigating framework鈥憀ed routes to market, and securing sustainable, specification鈥慸riven work in a highly regulated environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading business development activities across various areas of construction.
- Identifying and engaging with key contractors.
- Building and maintaining senior commercial, technical and procurement relationships.
- Navigating complex agreements and approved supplier routes.
- Work closely with engineering and operational teams to assess feasibility and value.
- Represent the business professionally across meetings, sites and industry events
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven business development experience in a construction related environment.
- Strong understanding of specification鈥憀ed, contractor鈥慴ased sales processes.
- A strong network of contractor stakeholders.
- An ability to manage long sales cycles and complex stakeholder environments.
- A strong commercial acumen.
To Apply
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing a strategically important sector within a growing engineering business. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
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