Business Development Director

Location: Essex / East London Corridor (Hybrid flexibility)

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Sector: Fit-Out | Drylining | Commercial Interiors

About the Business

A well-established specialist contractor with a strong reputation across data centre delivery, interior fit-out, and specialist trade packages is seeking a Business Development Director to help drive strategic growth and diversify their project portfolio.

Having successfully delivered complex schemes across the UK and Western Europe—ranging up to £30m—the company now has a clear focus on reinvigorating its commercial fit-out and drylining divisions, while continuing to strengthen its position within the mission-critical sector.

This is a key senior appointment within a growing, privately-owned business that offers autonomy, a defined growth plan, and the full backing of the board.

The Opportunity

The Business Development Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's next phase of growth, identifying and securing opportunities across the fit-out market.

You'll work closely with the leadership and delivery teams to establish new client relationships, re-engage dormant contacts, and win high-quality projects in the £1m-£5m sweet spot, while also positioning the business for larger opportunities up to £20m+.

This is a role for someone with energy, commercial credibility, and a proven ability to generate work—not just through contacts, but through strategy, structure, and persistence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear business development strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Identify, target, and secure new clients and framework opportunities within the fit-out, interiors, and data centre sectors.
• Re-establish and grow relationships across main contractors, developers, and end clients.
• Work closely with operations, commercial, and estimating teams to prepare bids and ensure pipeline conversion.
• Provide guidance on market trends, margins, and competitive positioning, particularly in transitioning from data centre to commercial and hospitality work.
• Support recruitment and resourcing planning as the business scales project delivery.
• Report regularly to the board on business development performance, forecasts, and strategy adjustments.

About You

Proven track record of developing and securing new business within fit-out, data centre, or specialist subcontracting sectors.

Strong network of client and consultant relationships in London and the South East.

Experience securing projects in the £1m-£20m range.

Excellent understanding of commercial fit-out, interiors, and technical refurbishment delivery models.

Strategic mindset with hands-on drive—comfortable both developing strategy and winning work personally.

Ability to work closely with a small, established leadership team and influence long-term direction.

The Offer

Basic salary between £90,000-£110,000, depending on experience

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity to shape a growing business's direction and legacy

Full backing from an experienced management team with strong delivery capability

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a financially stable, growing contractor at a pivotal stage in their evolution—where your input will have direct and visible impact.

You'll be working with a business that delivers technically complex, high-quality projects while valuing sustainable growth, client retention, and long-term relationships over turnover for turnover's sake