Business Development Manager

As a not-for-profit organisation, the SCAPE Group comprises of six companies enabling public sector organisations to deliver their essential built environment projects. Our purpose is to create a world everyone deserves, by empowering the public sector to collaborate with the private sector and create a legacy for local communities.

​An integral part of The SCAPE Group, our frameworks team work collaboratively to promote, facilitate and manage our framework service for our clients and delivery partners. We provide value for money and sustainable procurement solutions so that the public, future generations, and our shareholders can provide benefits for local communities, creating a world everyone deserves

​We’re looking for a proactive Business Development Manager who has a passion for winning business and building lasting client relationships.

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be focused on identifying new opportunities across the construction sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, residential) and building new client and partner relationships, ensuring they are established, developed and maintained to enhance our reputation and maximise growth.

You’ll be focused on identifying and building new client and partner relationships, ensuring they drive the continued growth and success of the SCAPE Group.

The role is covering the East of England and is predominantly a field based role, so you need to be comfortable working independently and on the move.

You’ll also need to build collaborative relationships with existing teams ​across the Group (Design, Preconstruction / Project Management) to ensure the quality of your business development activity is consistent and the client service experience is exemplary.

• Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic business growth and improvement plans as a field based Business Development Manager.

• You’ll have experience in the construction / built environment sector, including procurement, design, costs, and the construction process including the use of frameworks and Modern Methods of Construction. Public Sector experience is a real advantage.

• ​Experience of using information management tools in relation to business development including CRM and PowerBI.

• Be able to evidence gathering research and market intelligence, to inform decisions and drive performance improvement.

• Degree level qualification in construction, property, business management or significant experience in this field.

​We offer a wide range of employment benefits, initiatives and working arrangements to create a positive working environment, where our employees can work to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

​Our benefits include:

• Attractive salary of between £50,000 to £60,000 dependant on experience.
• ​Car allowance £6,955.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• Local government pension scheme including generous 17% employer contributions.
• ​Life assurance of 3 x salary.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for development and professional growth.

To apply for this role, please submit a CV 15^th October 2025 by ​setting out how you meet the role requirements.