Business Development Executive - Construction​/Engineering

Job Title:

Business Development Executive - Construction / Engineering

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Commission

Location:

Hybrid

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new employer partnerships, building a strong pipeline of apprenticeship opportunities, and converting these into learner starts. As the Business Development Executive you will play a key role in achieving their growth target of 5 apprenticeship starts per month, working closely with employers across the construction and built environment sectors.

• Identify and engage new employer clients within the AEC sector
• Build and manage a consistent pipeline of apprenticeship opportunities
• Conduct outreach via phone, email, Linked In, and networking events
• Develop relationships with decision-makers (HR, L&D, Directors)

• Consult with employers to understand workforce needs
• Promote apprenticeship solutions aligned to business goals
• Deliver presentations (virtual and face‑to‑face where appropriate)

• Convert employer interest into confirmed apprenticeship starts
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to enrolment
• Work towards a target of 10 starts per month

• Stay informed on apprenticeship funding, policy, and AEC trends
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth onboarding
• Provide feedback to marketing and leadership teams

• Proven experience in business development or sales within apprenticeships / training
• Strong understanding of the apprenticeship landscape (levy/non‑levy, funding, compliance)
• Experience working with or selling into the construction / AEC sector
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

• Existing employer network within construction or built environment
• Knowledge of relevant apprenticeship standards (e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction, Design)

• Self‑motivated and target‑driven
• Commercially astute
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders
• Organised with strong pipeline management skills

• Maintain a transparent diary in Outlook and Hubspot recording planned and past activities, as well as accurate records

• Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion
• Carry out duties at all times in accordance with the organisation’s equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding, prevent and risk management policies and procedures
• Promote by consistent example internally and externally the philosophy and responsibility for promoting equality and diversity
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the framework of the post
• Meet individual KPI’s as set by the organisation

National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.