Business Development Manager

Caval

Manchester, Greater Manchester

11 months ago

Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Configuration Controls Manager

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

Flight Test Safety Manager

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site

Senior Manager- Landing Gear Design

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

Aircraft Senior Production Manager

Vertical Aerospace Cotswold, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior V&V Engineering Manager

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Flight Control Actuation Manager

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

Posted: 2 Jul 2025 (11 months ago)

Save job

Create job alert

Applications closed

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Construction

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Package

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for expanding the company's reach within the construction industry by identifying growth opportunities, strengthening client connections and establishing partnerships that support our strategic goals and service offerings.

Key Requirements:

Existing network of industry contacts is desirable
Experience in subcontracting, main contracting, or supplying products to the construction industry
Familiarity with tendering procedures and procurement frameworks
Experience in business development or commercial roles in construction
Good understanding of fit-out, refurbishment, and construction projects
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Skilled in using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence is preferred due to the travel requirementsResponsibilities:

Seek out and develop new business opportunities in the construction, maintenance, and property development fields
Build and nurture strong connections with main contractors, developers, architects, consultants, social housing organizations, local authorities, and other influential stakeholders
Oversee the full business development cycle, from initial contact and qualification to proposal creation and contract finalization
Collaborate with commercial, operations, and delivery teams to deliver customized solutions that fulfil client requirements
Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to boost brand awareness and generate leads
Keep track of market trends, competitor behaviour, and upcoming projects within target regions
Regularly report progress, pipeline status, and performance metrics to senior management, providing strategic insights
Consistently meet or surpass established sales goals and key performance indicatorsContacts to Apply:
Joe McDonnell - Recruitment Consultant - UK Drylining, Suspended Ceilings & Fire Stopping: (phone number removed)

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Apr 9, 2026

Products

Where to Advertise UAV Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise UAV jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, defence channels and community routes that reach drone, autonomy and BVLOS engineers. The candidate pool spans aeronautical engineers, embedded systems developers, flight control specialists, RF engineers, payload integration experts and regulatory affairs professionals — a highly specific multidisciplinary mix that general job boards are poorly equipped to reach. The strongest UAV candidates often come from defence backgrounds, aerospace primes or academic research groups, and move between roles through specialist networks, industry events and sector-specific channels rather than mainstream platforms. This guide, published by UAVJobs.co.uk, covers where to advertise UAV and drone roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Apr 5, 2026

Jobs

UAV Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

UAV Jobs UK 2026: drone engineering roles, salaries and the autonomous aviation hiring trends shaping UK UAV careers over the next three years. The unmanned aerial vehicle sector has spent the better part of a decade promising to transform industries. That transformation is now happening — not as the sudden revolution that early advocates predicted, but as a steady, well-funded, and increasingly regulated maturation that is reshaping the jobs market in ways that are both significant and durable. Drones are no longer a novelty technology operated by enthusiasts and a handful of specialist defence contractors. They are operational infrastructure across an expanding range of industries — logistics and last-mile delivery, infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, emergency services, construction surveying, maritime operations, and military and defence applications that have grown dramatically in strategic importance. Each of those sectors is generating its own distinct hiring demand, drawing on overlapping but meaningfully different skill sets, and creating career pathways that did not exist at anything approaching meaningful scale three years ago. For job seekers, the UAV jobs market of 2026 represents a genuine opportunity — but one that rewards those who understand the sector's specific technical, regulatory, and commercial dynamics rather than those who simply bring enthusiasm and a drone licence. The roles being created now are more technically sophisticated, more commercially oriented, and more regulatory-aware than the UAV jobs of even three years ago. This article breaks down what the UK UAV jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the next wave of drone industry growth.

Mar 24, 2026

Jobs

New UAV Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Powering Drone and Autonomous Aviation Careers

New UAV Employers to Watch in 2026: a UK and global shortlist of fast-growing drone and autonomous aviation companies hiring UAV engineers and operators. Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming how industries operate — from delivery and inspection to defence, agriculture, and emergency response. As regulations evolve and technology matures, demand for skilled professionals with expertise in UAV systems, autonomy, robotics, perception, and safety is rising rapidly. For individuals exploring roles on www.UAVJobs.co.uk , knowing which organisations are innovating, scaling, winning contracts, or investing in the UK market can make a critical difference when planning your career. This article highlights the top UAV employers to watch in 2026, from cutting‑edge UK startups to global drone innovators with growing UK operations.