Business Development Executive – Construction & Social Housing
Circle UK Group Ltd – Cheshunt, Hertfordshire | £28,000–£32,000 + Uncapped Commission
Are you ambitious, driven and looking to build a career in sales within industries you already understand?
Circle UK Group Ltd is looking for a Business Development Executive to help expand our presence across the construction, demolition and social housing sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant industry knowledge who wants to develop into a professional business development role, with full support and sales training provided.
About Us
Circle UK Group is a leading 360° risk management company, providing integrated solutions that help organisations protect their people, assets and operations.
With expertise spanning Security, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Compliance and Workforce Training, we work in partnership with organisations across the UK to identify, manage and reduce operational risk.
Our tailored approach, combined with industry-leading accreditations including ACS, ISO 9001 and CHAS, enables us to deliver trusted solutions across a wide range of sectors, including construction, demolition, social housing, infrastructure, logistics and commercial property.
The Role
As a Business Development Executive, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities across the construction, demolition and social housing sectors, promoting Circle UK Group's range of integrated risk management services.
You'll build relationships with contractors, developers, housing associations, local authorities, social housing providers and other key stakeholders, identifying opportunities where our services can support safer, more compliant and more efficient operations.
You don't need years of sales experience — we'll teach you how to sell. What you do need is a genuine understanding of the industries and the confidence to communicate credibly with the people responsible for managing projects, properties and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities across the construction, demolition and social housing sectors.
- Promote Circle UK Group's integrated solutions, including Security, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Compliance and Training services.
- Build relationships with main contractors, demolition contractors, developers, housing associations, local authorities, social housing providers, civil engineering companies and subcontractors.
- Identify and engage key decision-makers, including Directors, Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Procurement Teams, Housing Managers, Asset Managers and Facilities Managers.
- Identify opportunities across construction projects, housing developments, refurbishment programmes, planned works and property management contracts.
- Arrange and attend client meetings, networking events and site visits.
- Understand client requirements and work closely with our Operations and Compliance teams to develop tailored service solutions.
- Prepare proposals and quotations and support tender opportunities where required.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline using the company CRM.
- Achieve agreed sales and business development targets.
- Stay informed about upcoming construction projects, social housing contracts, procurement opportunities and market developments.
What You'll Get
- Basic salary of £28,000–£32,000, depending on experience.
- Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential.
- Full sales training and ongoing professional development.
- A clear career progression pathway within a growing business.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Company pension.
- Company events.
We're Looking For
- Knowledge or experience within construction, demolition and/or social housing. This could come from working on site, within a construction office, housing association, local authority, property services organisation, estimating, procurement, facilities management, hire, supply or a related role.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to communicate with people at all levels.
- A proactive, target-driven attitude and ambition to build a career in business development.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn — full sales training will be provided.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Previous experience in sales, customer-facing or business development roles.
- Existing contacts within the construction, demolition, housing or property sectors.
- Awareness of construction and/or public-sector procurement and tendering processes.
- Experience working with housing associations, local authorities, contractors or social housing providers.
Circle UK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, age, disability or belief.
If you're ready to help shape the future of risk management across the construction and social housing sectors, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Uncapped commission
- Company events
- Company pension
- Professional development opportunities
- Full sales training
Work Location: Office based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, with regular travel to client sites across London and the South East.
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
