Job Description

Business Development Manager (Scotland)

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As a not-for-profit organisation, SCAPE Scotland provides a "go to" suite of built environment frameworks to deliver built environment projects across public sector projects in Scotland. We provide value for money, sustainable procurement solutions that empowers the public sector to collaborate with the private sector to deliver projects which benefits, the public, future generations, and local communities, creating a world everyone deserves.


We're looking for a proactive

Business Development Manager

, if you have a passion for winning business and building lasting client relationships, please read on.

Your new role

As a

Business Development Manager

, you'll be focused on identifying new opportunities to onboard new clients and win work across the construction sector (consultancy, civil engineering, construction and utilities). Responsible for building new client and partner relationships, ensuring they are established, developed and maintained to enhance our reputation and increase framework usage.


The Business Development Manager will work with the SCAPE Scotland team to deliver the targets set within the Business Plan. You'll be focused on identifying new business opportunities, and develop a credible pipeline of project opportunities, driving the continued growth and success of the SCAPE Scotland.


The role covers Scotland and is predominantly a field based role, so you need to be comfortable working independently and on the move.


You'll also need to build collaborative relationships with existing teams across the Frameworks (marketing, performance, framework management, business development) to ensure the quality of your business development activity is consistent and the client service experience is exemplary.

What you'll bring

Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic business growth and improvement plans as a field based

Business Development Manager

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You'll have experience in the construction / built environment sector, including procurement, pre-construction and the construction process including the use of frameworks. Public Sector experience is a real advantage.


Experience of using information management tools in relation to business development including CRM and PowerBI.


Be able to evidence gathering research and market intelligence, to inform decisions and drive performance improvement.


Degree level qualification in construction, property, business management or significant experience in this field.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of employment benefits, initiatives and working arrangements to create a positive working environment, where our employees can work to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.


As well as being an accredited living wage employer, our benefits include:




Attractive salary of between 53,000 to 58,000 dependant on experience. Car Allowance 6,955 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave Private medical insurance Local Government Pension Scheme including generous 17% employer contributions Life assurance of 3 x salary Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay A supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for development and professional growth.


To apply for this role, please submit a CV by 1st December 2025 bysetting out how you meet the role requirements. To find out more about us, please visit www.scape.co.uk.




We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.