Business Development Director

Job Title:
Business Development Director – Technical Construction

Job Package : up to £80, 000 basic salary + Car allowance + bonus + potential Profit Share

Location: UK – can be based in Glasgow, Oxford, County Durham, Kent, or Swindon (with national travel).
Reporting to: Managing Director.
Sector Focus: Pharma, Life Sciences, Space & Advanced Technology Facilities

A leading UK-based construction and engineering business is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to drive growth across highly technical construction markets. This role will focus on securing design & build and facilities contracts within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, and space sectors
, supporting the company’s strategic expansion across complex, regulated environments.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing, and converting opportunities, leveraging both existing relationships and new market engagement to position the business as a trusted delivery partner in high-value, technically demanding projects across the UK.

• Develop and execute a UK-wide business development strategy targeting pharma, life sciences, and space infrastructure markets.
• Identify and secure new project opportunities across design & build, EPC, and facilities delivery models.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value, complex projects aligned with business growth objectives.
• Track market trends, investment pipelines, and competitor activity to inform strategy.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, developers, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Leverage existing networks while proactively developing new client relationships across target sectors.
• Actively represent the business at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.

• Lead and support bid and tender activity
  , working with internal technical and commercial teams.
• Engage early in project life cycles to help shape client requirements and position the business effectively.
• Develop compelling win strategies highlighting technical expertise, innovation, and delivery capability.

• Use market insight and sector knowledge to identify emerging opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Support marketing and thought leadership initiatives within targeted industries.
• Provide feedback to enhance the organisation’s service offering and competitive positioning.

• Work closely with design, engineering, commercial, and operational teams to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Support internal capability development within specialist sectors.
• Act as a senior ambassador for the organisation’s brand and values.

• Proven track record in business development within construction, engineering, or technical infrastructure
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• Demonstrated success in winning design & build and/or facilities contracts in regulated sectors.
• Experience across pharma, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, or space/aerospace-related projects
  .
• Strong, established network of relevant industry contacts across the UK.

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of winning high-value work
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• Ability to understand and articulate complex technical solutions
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• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven approach.

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Relevant professional memberships are advantageous.

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Potential profit share
  , depending on experience and contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package