Business Development Manager
Location: Portsmouth (covering the South of England)
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Package: Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme + Pension + 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Join a Growing Multi-Disciplinary Construction Group
CDM Group is an established and expanding group of specialist companies delivering high-quality construction, compliance and building services solutions across the South of England.
We're looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth by generating new business opportunities, developing strategic client relationships and increasing our presence across both public and private sector markets.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent multiple specialist businesses within the group, offering clients a complete property and building services solution.
The Companies You'll Represent
- CDM Contractors Ltd – Principal Contractor specialising in refurbishment, passive fire protection, maintenance and insurance reinstatement.
- CDM Electrical & Fire – Electrical installations, fire alarms, emergency lighting, access control and compliance services.
- CGE Southern – Plumbing, heating, mechanical services and facilities maintenance.
- Bio Response – Specialist biohazard cleaning, trauma cleaning, environmental cleaning and specialist decontamination.
- SEB Aircon – Air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and HVAC maintenance and installation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Group Directors, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities across all companies within CDM Group.
You will work closely with each operational team to understand client requirements and provide tailored service solutions that maximise cross-selling opportunities across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, meetings and proactive sales activity.
- Develop relationships with decision makers across both public and private sectors.
- Promote the full range of services offered by every company within CDM Group.
- Identify framework opportunities and procurement routes.
- Attend networking events, exhibitions and industry conferences.
- Arrange and deliver capability presentations.
- Work alongside estimating and operational teams to convert opportunities into secured projects.
- Maintain an active sales pipeline and CRM system.
- Produce monthly sales reports and pipeline forecasts.
- Achieve agreed turnover and profit targets.
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Target Sectors
You'll be responsible for developing opportunities within sectors including:
- Local Authorities
- Housing Associations
- Healthcare
- NHS Trusts
- Education & Universities
- Defence & MOD
- Commercial Property
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Facilities Management
- Property Management Companies
- Insurance & Loss Adjusters
- Care Homes
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Blue Light Services
- Consultants, Architects and Surveyors
About You
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in business development or sales within construction, M&E, facilities management or building services.
- A track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to identify opportunities across multiple service lines.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Experience working with public sector procurement, frameworks or consultants would be highly advantageous.
What We Offer
- Salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on experience.
- Car Allowance.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to work across five growing specialist businesses.
- Supportive leadership team with genuine career progression opportunities.
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
Why Join CDM Group?
Established in 2008, CDM Group has built a reputation for delivering high-quality construction and compliance services across the South of England.
With specialist divisions covering construction, passive fire protection, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and environmental services, we're uniquely positioned to provide clients with a complete end-to-end solution.
As our Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the future growth of the Group while working with an experienced team committed to quality, collaboration and exceptional customer service.
If you're a motivated sales professional looking to join an ambitious and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Experience:
- Business development or Management level in construction : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
