Business development manager (Part time)

Job Description – Part-Time Business Development Manager

Location: Near Bristol (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

Hours: Part-Time (16–24 hours per week - To be agreed, negotiable)

Salary: Competitive basic salary (£25k-£38k) with performance-related bonus/commission.

About Us

We are an established construction and maintenance contractor based near Bristol, with an annual turnover of approximately £2.5 million. We specialise in delivering planned maintenance, refurbishments, and project works across the commercial sector, working with clients in rail infrastructure, education, offices, warehouses, industrial facilities and other commercial environments.

We have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work and are now looking to our client base and explore new markets. To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Development Manager to help identify and secure new business opportunities.

The Role

This is a flexible, part-time position ideally suited to someone with an established network and experience within the construction or facilities management sector.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients and helping convert opportunities into long-term business.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities across our existing sectors and new target markets.

Build relationships with commercial property owners, facilities managers, public sector organisations, main contractors and other potential clients.

Generate and qualify leads through networking, referrals, industry contacts and market research.

Monitor framework opportunities, tender portals and upcoming projects.

Arrange and attend meetings with prospective clients.

Work closely with the Directors to develop business development strategies.

Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities and provide regular progress updates.

Represent the company professionally at networking events and industry functions.

Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and pre-qualification submissions where required.

The successful candidate will have:

Proven business development or sales experience within construction, property, facilities management or a related sector.

An excellent network of industry contacts.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.

Experience of generating new business rather than simply responding to enquiries.

A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

Knowledge of rail infrastructure, education or commercial property sectors.

Experience working with public sector procurement and framework agreements.

Understanding of estimating or construction project delivery.

What We Offer

A key role within a friendly, committed team.

Flexible part-time working, with hours and working pattern negotiable.

Competitive salary plus an attractive performance bonus or commission.

The opportunity to help drive future growth of an established business.

A supportive, straightforward working environment with direct access to the company Directors.

Scope to grow the role as the business expands.

If you enjoy opening doors, building long-term client relationships and making a genuine impact on a growing construction business, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £25,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events

Company pension

Flexitime

Sick pay

Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol (Bristol)