Business Development Manager

EA Associates are partnering with a small, family run construction with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across the residential and commercial sectors. As part of our growth strategy, we are looking to expand our presence within the social housing and planned/reactive maintenance markets.

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Business Development Manager to help identify, secure, and develop new opportunities within housing associations, local authorities, and social housing providers.

The Role

Reporting to the directors, you will play a key role in driving business growth by building relationships with key decision-makers, identifying tender opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships within the social housing and maintenance sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong industry contacts and experience of winning maintenance, refurbishment, and social housing contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the social housing sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with housing associations, local authorities, framework providers, and property management organisations.
• Monitor and identify upcoming tender opportunities for reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, voids, repairs, and refurbishment works.
• Lead bid and tender submissions alongside the operational team.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve growth targets.
• Attend networking events, industry forums, and client meetings.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reports on business development activities.
• Work closely with estimating, operations, and senior management teams to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Promote the company's services and strengthen its market presence.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in business development within construction, property maintenance, or social housing.
• Strong understanding of social housing procurement routes, frameworks, and tendering processes.
• Established relationships within housing associations, local authorities, or maintenance procurement teams would be highly advantageous.
• A track record of securing maintenance, refurbishment, repairs, or compliance-related contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.
• Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Apply Now

If you have the drive, industry knowledge, and contacts to help grow our presence within the social housing and maintenance sector, we'd love to hear from you.