Business Development Manager - Construction Software SaaS

  • Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
  • City, London
  • 12/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Management

Job Description

Business Development Manager - Construction Software / SaaS

Remote first (UK) + 2-3 Days per MONTH in London (all expenses paid including hotels if living outside London) UK & Ireland Territory

Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Are you a high-performing Business Development Manager with experience selling construction software, estimating software, cost management solutions or SaaS into the built environment?

This is a strategic new business sales role focused on driving adoption of market-leading construction technology solutions across Tier 1, Tier 2 and regional contractors throughout the UK.

If you have a proven background in B2B SaaS sales within construction, and you're comfortable engaging commercial directors, estimators and C-suite stakeholders, this opportunity offers strong earning potential and long-term career growth.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of a UK territory, selling advanced estimating and cost management software into construction contractors.

You will:

  • Drive new business acquisition (70%) while developing existing strategic accounts (30%)
  • Sell enterprise-level SaaS solutions into the construction and infrastructure sector
  • Engage with Estimating Managers, Commercial Directors, Pre-Construction Leads and Board-level stakeholders
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract negotiation and close
  • Contribute to regional go-to-market strategy and revenue growth

This is a consultative, solution-led sales role requiring strong commercial acumen and knowledge of construction workflows.

Location

Remote-based with 2 days per week in London for collaboration and planning.

Suitable locations include:
London, Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and surrounding areas with strong London transport links.

Regular UK travel required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Generate new business opportunities within construction contractors across the UK
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
  • Deliver high-impact product demonstrations of construction SaaS platforms
  • Sell estimating software, cost management tools and digital construction solutions
  • Develop long-term strategic relationships within contractor organisations
  • Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts
  • Negotiate and close high-value software contracts
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets through disciplined pipeline management
  • Represent the organisation at construction industry events and forums

Essential Experience

  • Circa 5+ years' experience in Business Development / B2B Sales / SaaS Sales
  • Proven track record selling into the construction, engineering or built environment sector
  • Experience in a new business (Hunter-led) sales role
  • Background selling construction software, estimating software, BIM, project management or cost management systems (highly desirable)
  • Strong understanding of construction workflows (estimating, tendering, cost control, project delivery)
  • Experience managing long, consultative sales cycles
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially strategic

Desirable

  • Established network within UK construction contractors
  • Experience selling enterprise SaaS platforms
  • Knowledge of digital transformation initiatives within construction

Package & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Hybrid working (Remote + London collaboration days)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Structured onboarding programme
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression
  • International growth opportunities within a global technology organisation

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a global construction technology leader driving digital transformation across the UK and Irish built environment.

You'll directly influence how contractors approach estimating, cost control and project delivery - positioning yourself at the forefront of construction SaaS innovation.

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with construction software or SaaS sales experience, apply today.