Business Development Manager (Construction)

A leading international professional services firm is seeking a BD & Business Manager to support the continued growth and market profile of its market-leading international Construction practice.

This is a broad, high-impact role combining business development, marketing and business management, working closely with senior partners, sector leadership and business services teams globally.

The role The successful candidate will:

• Support the development and delivery of the Construction group's strategic and business development plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop client relationships, account plans, cross-selling and growth opportunities.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns, events, sponsorships, webinars and client engagement programmes.
• Oversee directory submissions, awards, credentials, sector content and market-facing communications.
• Monitor financial, pipeline, client and operational performance, providing insight to support decision-making.
• Coordinate strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and deadlines.
• Support annual budgeting, planning and business cases, including potential lateral partner opportunities.
• Act as a key link between Construction leadership and wider business services.
• Co-line manage and develop a dedicated M&BD Executive.
• Drive effective use of CRM, AI and business development technology.

About the candidate The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in business development, marketing or business management within professional services, ideally legal or partnership-led environments.
• Experience working with Construction, infrastructure, engineering or related sectors is highly desirable.
• A track record of delivering strategic growth initiatives and complex projects.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial, client and performance data.
• Confidence operating at both strategic and hands-on operational levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CRM and AI-enabled business tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BD professional to take a highly visible, commercially focused role within a globally recognised Construction practice, with genuine scope to influence strategy and growth.