About this role

Business Development Manager.

Ref: ARV-6971

Permanent

Business Development Manager – Steel & Timber Framing (UK)

Location: Flexible / UK-wide

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth for a design and structural engineering consultancy.
You’ll win work with contractors and manufacturers across the UK, promoting their expertise in design of steel framing, light steel framing, timber framing, and hybrid structural solutions.

What you’ll do:

  • Champion design and structural engineering services in the steel, light steel, and timber framing sectors.
  • Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities from contractors, manufacturers, and supply chain partners.
  • Lead bids, proposals, and presentations that showcase our creativity and technical strength.
  • Work hand-in-hand with our engineering team to develop winning solutions from concept through delivery.
  • Keep us ahead by tracking market trends, offsite innovations, and competitor activity.

What you’ll bring:

  • Proven success in business development, sales, or account management in construction, engineering, or offsite manufacturing.
  • Strong network across the steel framing, light steel framing, and timber framing markets.
  • Confident communicator with a talent for building trust and closing deals.
  • A proactive mindset and drive to grow market share.

Why join us:

  • Be part of a consultancy recognised for smart, sustainable structural solutions.
  • Circa £60k plus car or car allowance, bonus structure.
  • Flexible working with support from an ambitious senior team.

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Tagged as: Design / Technical, Sales,

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