Whatton Developments Ltd
Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager – Whatton Developments Ltd
Location: East Midlands
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Whatton Developments is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of the business.
We are a residential construction and development company operating throughout the East Midlands. We deliver high-quality housing projects for private developers, landowners, housing providers, and other development partners.
This role will focus on identifying suitable opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and helping to secure a sustainable pipeline of residential construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new residential development and construction opportunities across the East Midlands and surrounding areas.
- Build relationships with developers, landowners, housing associations, consultants, architects, and other key decision-makers.
- Monitor planning applications, development pipelines, tender portals, and industry intelligence.
- Introduce Whatton Developments to prospective clients and communicate our experience, capabilities, and approach.
- Secure opportunities to tender and support the preparation of expressions of interest, pre-qualification submissions, and bid documentation.
- Maintain regular contact with prospective and existing clients throughout the pre-construction process.
- Work closely with the directors, commercial team, and operational team to assess opportunities and agree bidding strategies.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of leads, opportunities, and client activity.
- Attend networking events, industry meetings, site visits, and client presentations.
- Support the development of marketing material, case studies, and company credentials.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous business development experience within residential construction, housebuilding, or property development.
- Understands the construction tendering and pre-construction process.
- Has an established network within the East Midlands property and construction market.
- Can identify credible opportunities and develop them into tender enquiries and secured projects.
- Is confident communicating with senior decision-makers and representing the business professionally.
- Is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing their own workload.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to travel throughout the region.
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Experience working with private developers, registered providers, local authorities, or residential contractors would be particularly beneficial.
What We Offer
- A senior and influential role within a growing construction business.
- Direct access to the company’s directors and decision-making team.
- The opportunity to help shape our business development strategy.
- A competitive salary and performance-related package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A collaborative working environment with a practical and commercially focused team.
If you have a strong understanding of the regional residential construction market and can build the relationships needed to generate quality opportunities, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.
No recruitment agencies, please.
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