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
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
Business Growth & Strategy
- 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.
Client Development & Relationship Management
- 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.
Opportunity Conversion
- Lead and support bid and tender activity, working with internal technical and commercial teams.
- Engage early in project lifecycles to help shape client requirements and position the business effectively.
- Develop compelling win strategies highlighting technical expertise, innovation, and delivery capability.
Market Intelligence & Positioning
- 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.
Collaboration & Leadership
- 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.
Key Requirements
Experience
- Proven track record in business development within construction, engineering, or technical infrastructure.
- 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.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of winning high-value work.
- Ability to understand and articulate complex technical solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven approach.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Relevant professional memberships are advantageous.
Package & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- Potential profit share, depending on experience and contribution
- Comprehensive benefits package