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Business Development Assistant
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
The Client:
A successful and expanding construction business with a strong presence across East Anglia, this well-regarded contractor operates as both a main contractor and specialist subcontractor across a range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial and public works. With an excellent reputation for high-quality delivery and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are now seeking a proactive and well-organised Business Development Assistant to support the ongoing growth of the business.
The Role:
As Business Development Assistant, you’ll work closely with the senior leadership and pre-construction teams to help grow and maintain key client relationships. You'll play a key role in identifying new tender opportunities and engaging with main contractors, consultants, architects, local authorities, NHS trusts and education bodies. This is a varied and client-facing role that offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in construction business development.
Responsibilities:
• Support the Business Development and Pre-Construction teams with identifying new project leads and tender opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients, including main contractors, consultants, architects, and public sector bodies.
• Assist in preparing presentations, capability statements and tender documentation.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with accurate records of contact and opportunity pipelines.
• Attend networking events, client meetings and site visits as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support marketing initiatives and bid submissions.
• Monitor key portals and communications channels for new project announcements and frameworks.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Previous experience in a business development, sales support, marketing or pre-construction role within the construction industry is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Proactive and organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital research tools.
• Understanding of the construction industry and project lifecycle preferred.
• Based within commuting distance of the Essex/London border and willing to travel to meetings and networking events when required.
Salary & Package:
• £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Travel expenses and business mileage covered
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team and excellent working environment
What to do next:
If you’re looking to develop your career in business development within the construction industry, and want to work for a growing contractor with a diverse project portfolio, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link below and we’ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
If this role isn’t quite right but you're open to other opportunities, feel free to get in touch – we work with a range of contractors and developers across the region.
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