Business Development Manager- Construction Recruitment (GCC Focus)
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Overview
The VHR group is a multi award winning technical recruitment business, headquartered in London, supplying contract and permanent technical and professional staff to our clients within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors.
VHR currently employs 65 members of staff across its 8 offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bologna, Prague, Leipzig and Nicosia and generates a turnover of over £40M annually.
The Company’s medium-term aims are to grow to 90+ staff and £85M annual turnover.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our team of Sales Consultants.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Business Development Manager with a strong track record in construction recruitment across the GCC.
This individual will play a key role in expanding our presence within the white-collar construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors, and must bring a proven network of regional client relationships.
The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business development activities across the GCC within the white-collar construction recruitment space
- Utililise existing relationships with main contractors, developers, project management consultancies, and engineering firms to secure new business
- Work with internal recruitment and delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirements
- Build and manage a pipeline of key accounts, with responsibility for growth and long-term client relationships
- Keep up to date with regional construction projects, market activity, and client hiring needs
- Represent VHR at industry events and client meetings across the region
- Support leadership with input on market trends
Requirements
- Proven experience in construction recruitment business development, with a focus on white-collar roles
- Established network of decision-makers within the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, or wider GCC construction industry
- Strong understanding of the regional construction market, including current and upcoming projects
- Demonstrated ability to generate new business and manage key accounts effectively
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
- Highly organised, commercially astute, and able to work autonomously or part of a team
- Previous recruitment agency experience is essential
Compensation and Benefits
- An attractive salary & bonus scheme
- Career development and financial support for professional development qualifications
- Private health care
- Staff trips abroad
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