Commercial Development Manager

This is a high-impact role for a commercially driven individual with extensive construction industry experience and contacts who wants to build a strong pipeline, win work and be directly rewarded for it. Future opportunity to become a director.

You will take ownership of developing and securing new business across public sector and commercial projects, with a focus on decarbonisation, retrofit and construction. This is an opportunity to position yourself as a key player in a growing market, building relationships, opening doors and converting opportunities into secured work.

The Opportunity

• Take full ownership of your pipeline and sales strategy
• Build and develop relationships with key decision-makers across local authorities, housing associations and public sector bodies
• Identify opportunities early, ahead of formal tender processes
• Win high-value contracts across construction, retrofit and engineering services
• Work closely with internal teams to maximise bid success rates
• Develop long-term client relationships to drive repeat business

What You’ll Be Doing

• Generating new business through networking, outreach and industry presence
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract award
• Tracking pipeline performance, conversion rates and forecasts
• Supporting and influencing bid submissions to improve win rates
• Maintaining strong CRM discipline and reporting
• Continuously building market knowledge and identifying new opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of winning business in construction, building services or low energy sectors
• Strong network within public sector procurement and decision-makers
• Commercially focused, target-driven and motivated by results
• Confident managing multiple opportunities and driving deals forward
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

What’s On Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped bonus / commission structure
• Realistic 6-figure earning potential
• 36 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid working and flexible hours

Additional benefits include private healthcare, EV scheme, cycle to work scheme and more.

Why This Role

This role suits someone who wants more than just a salary — someone who wants to build, win and be rewarded accordingly.

You’ll have the autonomy to grow your pipeline, the backing to win work, and a structure that directly rewards performance.

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