Business Development Manager

London

Salary Details: £70000.00 - 90000.00 a year

Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
Samuel James Recruitment Ltd
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Business Development Lead Major Projects (£8m+) London Remote Flex Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Package

We re looking for a Business Development Lead to drive strategic growth across London for a well-established Tier 2 contractor. This is a standout opportunity to lead business development for major construction projects valued at £8m+, with a high degree of autonomy and clear progression.

The Role: Business Development Lead
  • You ll act as the go-to Business Development Lead for the business, owning client relationships and driving opportunities through from identification to contract.
  • Projects span commercial, residential, education, and public sector frameworks backed by a financially robust and growing contractor.
  • 90% autonomous: work remotely 4 days/week, with 1 day in the Hertfordshire HQ.
What We Offer:
  • Basic salary up to £90,000
  • Bonus structure aligned to performance
  • Full package including car allowance, pension, healthcare
  • OR: Company is open to working with a Business Development Lead operating as a consultant through their own limited company.
You ll Be:
  • An experienced Business Development Lead or work-winner with a strong network across London and the South East.
  • Comfortable operating at every level from local councils to high-net-worth private clients.
  • Able to read a room, mirror-match clients, and adapt your pitch to any environment.
  • Strategic, commercially astute, and focused on pipeline quality not just volume.
Why This Business Development Lead Role Is Different:
  • True influence and visibility in a key growth area
  • Direct line to leadership and input on strategy
  • High-level responsibility without micro-management
  • Scope to progress into a more senior commercial or director-level role
If you are a Business Development Manager looking to step into a business that provides autonomy, a clear path to progression, and the platform to leverage your network on high-value projects, then please get in touch with Sam Patuzzo at Samuel James.
Date Posted: 12 May 2025
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