Head Of Business Development

Our client is a growing façade contractor with strong international backing, specialising in unitised curtain wall systems for high-rise residential, hotel, and mixed-use developments across the UK.With a solid track record in delivering major façade packages and strong manufacturing capability behind them, the business is now entering a critical growth phase – and this hire will play a pivotal role in shaping its UK market expansion.

Job Title: Head of Business Development
Location: London
Work style: Hybrid – 1 day in the office
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + Commission

The Opportunity

This is not a typical sales role.This is a strategic leadership position focused on:

• Building a long-term project pipeline
• Influencing projects at early design stages
• Establishing key client relationships across the UK construction market

You will have a direct impact on the company’s growth trajectory over the next 3-5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy across the UK façade market
• Build and manage relationships with developers, Tier 1 contractors, and consultants
• Identify and secure early-stage opportunities (RIBA Stages 1-3)
• Drive Design Assist / Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) engagement
• Develop a structured pipeline with £150M+ visibility
• Support bid strategy alongside technical and commercial teams
• Expand presence across London and key regional cities
• Build a strong and active client network
• Secure multiple live project opportunities
• Position the business as a recognised player in the UK façade market

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in the UK construction / façade / building envelope sector
• Strong network with developers and/or Tier 1 contractors
• Solid understanding of UK procurement and project lifecycle
• Experience in pre-construction, ECI, or design-stage engagement
• Commercially driven with strong negotiation and relationship skills
• Experience with unitised curtain wall systems is highly advantageous