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Do you have a successful track record of winning major construction projects? \n An established multi-disciplinary building and construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to help drive continued growth across its construction division. \n Working with developers, architects, local authorities and commercial clients, you'll focus on securing projects valued at £250k+ while developing long-term strategic relationships. Responsibilities\n\n • Identify and win new construction projects\n, • Build relationships with architects, developers, consultants and public sector clients\n, • Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award\n, • Work alongside an Internal Sales Executive to maximise opportunities\nWe're Looking For\n\n, • Experience selling construction or building services\n, • Strong knowledge of the construction sector\n, • Experience securing projects valued at £250k+\n, • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills\n, • Self-motivated with a consultative sales approach\n\n Excellent package including bonus, benefits and genuine career progression.INDSLS Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our Residential Real Estate team sits within our wider Real Estate Division. The team work collaboratively across the Birketts’ offices adopting a “one team” approach in everything they do, with client service at the heart of the practice. We have 65+ team members across six offices, with Bristol being the most recent addition. Despite being such a large team, spread across six counties, we have a unified vision and shared culture which allows our team members to thrive and achieve their goals. The work you will be doing You will be responsible for growing an existing team with a focus on technical-excellence, outstanding client service and business development. You will be an active contributor to the core management group within the Residential Real Estate team across all offices which is responsible for team strategy and the employee experience. As the Residential Real Estate team Partner responsible for the practice in Sevenoaks, you will be an active contributor to the success of the office including establishing internal connections and being an ambassador of the Birketts’ culture. Responsibilities will include: • To actively develop the business through existing and new connections, • To work with and grow the existing team, • To explore new work types and opportunities for diversification, • To provide a vital interface between the team members and the management of the considerable overall team, • To be responsible for day to day management of team members at all levels including recruitment, performance management, managing staff absences and holidays, technical matters that arise on a daily basis, overall team financial and compliance management and motivating the team to perform to the highest standards, • To instil the Birketts’ culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team, • To be the initial point of escalation for client feedback including effective first point of contact for complaints handling, • To be involved in the strategic management of the overall team and take on projects for the whole team, under the direction and leadership of the Residential Real Estate Partners, • To act for a range of clients from high end individuals to corporate entities on a diverse range of residential property matters, • To work alongside and develop relationships with high end property finders, estate agents and brokers, • To oversee and be responsible for the training of junior team members Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for The role will suit a candidate with a following and marketplace presence to be able to actively and effectively help grow the practice. • Recognised technical expert who provides clear, tailored advice on complex legal and commercial issues., • Drives efficient time recording, profitable pricing, strong cash flow, and team gross profit delivery., • Leads business development and high-profile pitches, builds a strong market presence, wins new clients, and drives cross-selling opportunities., • Delivers exceptional project and client management, consistently meeting expectations through strong communication and deep client understanding., • Builds trust through strong relationships, continual professional development, clear communication of vision, and championing positive change., • Demonstrates strong risk management, supports junior staff, upholds Lexcel standards, and maintains high compliance and file review performance., • Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard, • Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service, • To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: You can find out more on our website: https://recognition-reward-benefits/ Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. If you require this advert in an accessible format, please visit https://company/birketts/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) At Birketts, we recognise the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and recruitment. 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About us \n Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. \n We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. \n Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. \n With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. \n The team you will join \n Our Residential Real Estate team sits within our wider Real Estate Division. The team work collaboratively across the Birketts’ offices adopting a “one team” approach in everything they do, with client service at the heart of the practice. \n The work you will be doing \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Acting for a range of clients on a diverse range of residential real estate matters\n, • Acting on the purchase, sale and financing of routine and complex freehold/leasehold and high value properties\n, • Working alongside and developing relationships with local agents including high end property finders and estate agents\n, • Acting on mainstream residential conveyancing to support the wider practice\n, • Providing technical support to the local team members including overseeing and training of junior team members as the need arises\n, • Play a key role in the growth and development of the team\n, • Ensuring client needs are met with the highest standard of professionalism and efficiency \n, • Maintaining and growing client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction and success of the firm. \n, • Leading and mentoring a team of junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. \n, • Participating in networking events, conferences and other business development activities to promote the firm’s services\n, • Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives\n\n Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. \n What we are looking for \n Birketts has designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As a Senior Associate, we typically expect candidates to have a minimum of 6 years PQE. As a Legal Director, we typically expect candidates to have a minimum of 8 years PQE. \n\n • Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development\n, • Brings legal expertise, aligns advice with clients’ commercial objectives, directs research effectively, and drafts clear, accurate complex documentation\n, • Manages time recording and billing effectively, prices work profitably, supports credit control, meets financial targets.\n, • Demonstrates strategic business development, winning new clients, driving high-profile pitches, building a strong regional profile, and identifying cross-selling opportunities across the firm\n, • Manages matters and client relationships to a high standard, maintaining regular contact, meeting expectations, and demonstrating deep understanding of clients’ businesses and strategic objectives\n, • Builds credibility and trust through strong relationships, continuous professional development, and championing positive change\n, • Proactively manages risk and compliance tasks, follows best practice, maintains practical Lexcel knowledge, and seeks feedback to drive continuous improvement\n, • Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard\n, • Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service\n, • To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation\n\n Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits \n Hybrid Working \n Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. \n We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. \n Benefits \n As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: \n\n • 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays\n, • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service\n, • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)\n, • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)\n, • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme \n, • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)\n, • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance\n, • Paid CSR Day\n, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave\n, • Subsidised gym membership\n, • Electric car scheme\n, • Dress for your Day Policy\n\n You can find out more on our website: https://recognition-reward-benefits/ \n Inclusivity and Culture \n At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partn

Business Development ManagerThis established and expanding engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to lead the growth of its Structural Engineering division.Due to continued growth, this is a new strategic role to increase market share, secure high-value structural engineering commissions and build long-term relationships with clients across the construction industry.If you have experience selling structural engineering, civil engineering or technical consultancy services and enjoy developing relationships, this could be the ideal opportunity.The RoleYou'll take ownership of business development across the Structural Engineering business, identifying new opportunities and creating sustainable growth within both existing and emerging markets.Working closely with the Directors and engineering teams, you'll develop relationships with developers, architects, project managers, contractors and consultants to secure structural engineering commissions across a diverse portfolio of projects, including commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure and public sector developments.You'll lead the commercial aspects of major opportunities, from identifying projects and qualifying leads through to tender submissions, commercial negotiations and successful appointment.You will also be responsible for managing and developing a team of 3 sales executives, mentoring and helping them grow the business.About YouWe're looking for someone with a proven track record of sales and business development within the structural engineering consultancy sector or a closely related engineering consultancy environment.You'll be confident building relationships with senior decision makers and understand how structural engineering consultants engage with developers, architects, contractors and project teams throughout the construction lifecycle.You will need to have a strong understanding of the UK construction market and procurement routes along with excellent networking, presentation and relationship management skills.Package:£50-60,000 Basic, £10,000 OTE, Business and Travel Expenses, Company PensionTPBN1_UKTJ

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of a busy Structural Engineering team. Working within a well-established multi-disciplinary building and construction business, you'll oversee people, projects and operational performance while ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards. Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of Structural Engineers Allocate workload and manage project delivery Ensure technical quality standards are maintained Review quotations to ensure competitiveness and profitability Monitor project progress and operational performance Liaise closely with Sales and Finance teams Drive continuous improvement across the department About You Previous management experience within Structural Engineering, Engineering Consultancy or Construction Alternatively, experience managing Mechanical or Electrical Design teams will also be considered Strong leadership and organisational skills Commercial awareness Ability to motivate and develop technical teamsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in shaping future success. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy...

Are you a proven Business Development Manager with experience selling Structural Engineering Consultancy services? We're recruiting for a growing, multi-disciplinary building and construction consultancy looking to expand its commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious business where you'll have the autonomy to build relationships, win high-value projects and genuinely influence future growth. You'll be responsible for developing relationships with architects, developers, contractors, consultants and public sector organisations, securing large-scale structural engineering projects across both the private and public sectors. The Role • Generate new business opportunities, • Develop long-term relationships with architects, developers and key stakeholders, • Win high-value structural engineering projects, • Manage your own sales pipeline from lead generation through to contract award, • Work closely with an Internal Sales Executive who will support your activity What We're Looking For

• Project Coordinator, • Progression, • Lovely family run buisnessProject Support Coordinator Do you have experience in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, rail contracts?Are you a highly organised Project Support Administrator looking for your next challenge?Would you like to join a growing business with the opportunity to progress into Project Manager?If so, this Project Support Coordinator opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for.About the role As a Project Support Coordinator , you'll play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects, supporting the project, commercial, design and production teams to ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll be responsible for: • Document control and project administration • Maintaining contract registers and project records • Coordinating RFIs, drawings and technical submissions • Supporting Early Warnings and Compensation Events • Preparing project updates and client correspondence • Managing quality records and handover documentationWhat we are looking for • Essential: Experience within construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, rail or working with NEC contracts • Previous experience as a Project Support Coordination, Project Administrator or in a similar project support role • Highly organised wi...

Job Title: Site Supervisor / Small Works Manager Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) Location: London & South East (Field-Based) - Office in Sevenoaks Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Supervisor / Small Works Manager to join a growing building maintenance and construction business delivering a wide range of projects across London and the South East. This role would suit an experienced Site Manager, Supervisor, Foreman, or Senior Tradesperson looking to step away from the tools and move into a more management-focused position. The successful candidate will oversee multiple maintenance and small works projects, manage engineers and subcontractors, prepare quotations, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will play a key role in coordinating approximately six engineers, managing subcontractors, carrying out site surveys, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance across a varied portfolio of commercial properties and building projects. Key Responsibilities • Manage and oversee maintenance and small works projects from enquiry through to completion, • Supervise a team of approximately six engineers and coordinate subcontractors as required, • Carry out site surveys, assess works, and prepare quotations and cost estimates, • Ensure projects ar...