Job Description

Business Development Manager - Keble Heath Construction

About Us

Keble Heath Construction is a fast-growing highways maintenance, civil engineering, and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region. We work as both a principal contractor and a specialist subcontractor, supporting local authority and private sector clients while expanding into new strategic partnerships.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Business Development Manager

to help drive our next phase of growth. This is a key role that will focus on developing new opportunities, strengthening existing relationships, and supporting our work-winning strategy across highways, civils, and groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and secure new business opportunities across local authority, highways and civil engineering sectors Build and maintain relationships with: Local authorities Highways departments and framework partners Tier 1 & Tier 2 main contractors Consultant partners and supply chain stakeholders Lead and support the preparation of bidding and tender submissions (EOIs, PQQs, ITTs) Attend networking events, meetings and site visits to promote the Keble Heath brand Support bid strategy, pipeline development, and forward planning activities Contribute to framework applications and re-procurement cycles Track market intelligence including upcoming projects, frameworks, and tender opportunities

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

Experience in a similar Business Development / Work Winning / Pre-Construction role

within construction, civils, highways, or public works

Existing contacts and relationships

with local authorities, highways departments, and main contractors Proven ability to prepare and coordinate competitive bidding submissions Understanding of public sector procurement routes and frameworks Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills A proactive and commercially aware mindset Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for meetings

What We Offer

Competitive salary + profit share performance bonus (DOE) Company vehicle or allowance 21 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme Opportunity to shape and grow a key function in an ambitious contractor
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free or subsidised travel On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person