Business Development Manager

Overview

A well‑established and reputable Design & Build commercial fit‑out contractor is seeking a driven and relationship‑focused Business Development Manager to help expand their presence across the commercial office market.

This role blends structured in‑office outreach with regular external networking, industry events, and face‑to‑face client engagement. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining a £20m+ qualified pipeline, ensuring consistent opportunity flow into the pre‑construction and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and manage a £20m annual pipeline of qualified opportunities across CAT A, CAT B, and refurbishment projects up to £10m
• Conduct structured in‑office outreach: targeted calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn engagement, and prospect nurturing
• Attend networking events, industry forums, and client meetings to build long‑term relationships and increase brand visibility
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents, PMs, tenant reps, and end‑user clients
• Track, qualify, and progress opportunities through the full BD lifecycle
• Work closely with Pre‑Construction and Design teams to support bids, proposals, and early‑stage client engagement
• Represent the business at pitches, presentations, and client briefings
• Identify new sectors, accounts, and partnership opportunities to expand market reach
• Provide market intelligence on competitor activity, pricing trends, and emerging opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records, reporting pipeline performance to senior leadership

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience in Business Development within commercial fit‑out, D&B, interiors, or workplace solutions
• Demonstrable ability to build and manage a multi‑million‑pound pipeline (ideally £10m–£20m+)
• Strong network across agents, landlords, PMs, tenant reps, or end‑user clients (advantageous)
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable balancing in‑office outreach with external networking and meetings
• Commercially aware with a solid understanding of the D&B process
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and target‑driven
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy pipeline and multiple touchpoints
• Professional, polished, and credible in front of clients

What’s on Offer

• Excellent starting salary + full package
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing D&B contractor
• Clear progression into senior BD or client‑facing leadership roles
• Supportive culture with strong investment in people and brand
• Exposure to high‑quality commercial fit‑out projects up to £10m

For more information, please apply with a CV.