Business Development Manager
Atkins Search · Derby, East Midlands
Business Development Manager at Atkins Search, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £60,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 12 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
About 25% above the going rate for business development
Reference eb55a7b5233ef5c07b54304721676e9fef18e2fb
About the role
Overview
Atkins Search are recruiting for a Business Development Manager role to join an established, leading construction main contractor based in the East Midlands.
Client
Our client is one of the most established and successful main contractors in the East Midlands, delivering varied projects from commercial, education, leisure, industrial and healthcare sectors.
Due to the natural progression of the team, there is an opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the business.
Privately owned, successful and local main contractor
Exciting growth plans for the future coupled with progression plans for employees
Local, dynamic and varied projects
Collaborative, team-oriented culture
Role
Operating as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities and clients. You will be focused on developing strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and expanding the business’ portfolio for new tenders.
You will be working as part of a collaborative team to form strategies and cultivate and uniformed, connected approach.
Responsibilities
Maintain and develop industry relationships with consultants and architects
Implement business development strategies with the team, keeping in-line the business’ growth plans
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through various channels; networking events, Completing market research to identify trends and opportunities
Keep internal CRM up to date to manage reports and track progress
industry conferences and marketing
Advocate and promote the business brand to drive visibility and brand awareness
Manage and develop relationship with new and existing local authority frameworks
Person
The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager job will have a proven track record as a Business Development Manager in a construction main contracting environment.
You will also need to be proactive, positive and confident communicating at all levels and able to work as part of a team.
Strong Communication skills
Established network within the construction industry
Experienced in networking and negotiating with industry professionals and clients
Understanding of market trends, procurement routes, market competition and client requirements
Ability to confidently present and represent the company brand
Excellent communicator, written and verbal to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to think strategically and piece together a proactive process to achieve business targets
Renumeration
As the Business Development Manager you will be joining an established main contractor with excellent growth plans and opportunities for the future.
You will have a forum to build an established career, surrounded by like-minded individuals.
Competitive salary and Package
Company Car or allowance
Bonus scheme
Excellent working environment
Variety of projects and reputable regional business
Local, established business and team
Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, and service in the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.
Reference: eb55a7b5233ef5c07b54304721676e9fef18e2fb · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search
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