Business Development Executive
Ground floor. One role. No ceiling on what you can earn.
London & South East England
RCB Group has spent 20+ years building a reputation in London construction — loft conversions, extensions, HMOs, refurbishments, restaurants. Now we're moving into the public sector: councils, housing associations, social landlords. This is a ground-floor opportunity to own that pipeline from day one.
One role. Uncapped commission. Direct line to the director. If you can open doors with the right people, you will be rewarded every time a contract is won.
Package
- ✓Competitive base salary — based on your experience, discussed at interview
- ✓Uncapped commission — a percentage of every contract you help win, with no ceiling
- ✓Company phone and laptop
- ✓Access to our technology platform and CRM
Our Story
20+ years of delivery. Now building the next chapter.
Since we started, RCB Group has built its reputation delivering residential projects across London — loft conversions, rear and side extensions, double-storey extensions, HMOs, full house refurbishments, and structural alteration works. We have also completed commercial projects including restaurant fit-outs, shop refurbishments and light commercial works.
We operate as a design-and-build principal contractor — not just a building firm. That means we manage projects from early design and pre-construction all the way through to handover. It is what separates us from most of our competitors.
Now we want to grow. We want to take everything we have built — our team, our systems, our track record — and expand into the public sector. London councils, housing associations, social landlords. The person who joins us in this role will be instrumental in making that happen.
20+
Years in London construction
A–Z
Design, pre-construction & build
PC
Principal contractor capability
Growing
Public sector pipeline
Where You Will Focus
Four sectors. One pipeline. Yours to build.
Public Sector
- →London boroughs and council procurement teams
- →Housing associations and registered providers
- →Social landlords and affordable housing developers
- →Homes England and GLA-backed programmes
- →Local authority maintenance and capital works
High-End Residential
- →High-net-worth and affluent homeowners
- →Private developers and property investors
- →Property managers and estate agents
- →Architects, designers and planning consultants
- →Premium loft conversions, extensions and whole-house refurbishments
Commercial & Bespoke
- →Restaurant and hospitality fit-outs
- →Retail, office and light commercial spaces
- →Mixed-use and HMO development clients
- →Design-and-build packages for developers
- →Bespoke or complex schemes requiring full PD management
Property Developers & New Build
- →Residential developers building new homes, apartments and mixed-use schemes
- →Build-to-rent and PRS developers with rolling project programmes
- →Developer clients sourcing design-and-build or specialist delivery partners
- →Land promoters, project managers and development consultants
- →Main contractors seeking credible D&B or refurbishment partners
Know a sector we haven't listed? Come to us with a plan.
We are growing and we are open. If you have strong connections or a proven track record in a sector not listed above — tell us. We want to know: how you would approach it, which relationships you would leverage, what you have done in a similar context before, and why RCB is the right company to take it forward with.
A compelling sector pitch is as valuable to us as a traditional CV. If you can open doors, we want to hear about it — don't hold back.
The Role
Six areas you will own
Click any area to see the full detail of what's expected.
01Public Sector Pipeline
Build relationships with London boroughs, housing associations and social landlords.
Public Sector Pipeline
Build relationships with London boroughs, housing associations and social landlords.
Lead registration with approved contractor portals and pre-qualification frameworks across Greater London. Identify the right contacts at procurement, asset management and capital works level. Build genuine working relationships that put RCB in the room when contracts are released. Key targets include London councils, housing associations, social landlords, and Homes England-funded programmes.
02Tender Identification and Pipeline Management
Find live opportunities and manage the pipeline from prospect to contract.
Tender Identification and Pipeline Management
Find live opportunities and manage the pipeline from prospect to contract.
Source active tender opportunities through Contracts Finder, Find a Tender, the London Construction Programme and direct procurement contacts. Log every opportunity in CRM, track stages, manage deadlines and co-ordinate with our estimating team so we hit every submission date. The pipeline is yours to build and own.
03Represent RCB at Procurement Level
Attend supply chain days, networking events and meetings with key decision-makers.
Represent RCB at Procurement Level
Attend supply chain days, networking events and meetings with key decision-makers.
Represent RCB credibly at supply chain days, procurement briefings, CPD events and 1-2-1 meetings with decision-makers. You will be the face of RCB at these events. Your job is to make sure procurement leads and asset managers think of RCB when they have a project to deliver.
04Bid and Submission Support
Work with the estimating team on PQQs, ITTs and expressions of interest.
Bid and Submission Support
Work with the estimating team on PQQs, ITTs and expressions of interest.
Collaborate with Wil (lead estimator / QS) and the Director to produce commercially sharp, technically credible PQQs, ITTs and approved contractor applications. You bring the relationship context; we bring the pricing discipline. Together we submit submissions that stand out.
05Private Sector and Referral Network
Develop relationships with estate agents, architects, surveyors and HNW clients.
Private Sector and Referral Network
Develop relationships with estate agents, architects, surveyors and HNW clients.
Alongside the public sector focus, build a referral network of architects, planning consultants, estate agents, interior designers and property managers who work with high-net-worth residential clients. RCB has 20+ years of delivered loft conversions, extensions, HMOs and high-spec refurbishments. Help us find the clients who need that capability.
06CRM, Reporting and Accountability
Keep records sharp, track KPIs and report to the Director weekly.
CRM, Reporting and Accountability
Keep records sharp, track KPIs and report to the Director weekly.
Log every interaction, outcome and next step in CRM — same day, every time. Report weekly on pipeline status, new connections, upcoming deadlines and conversion progress. You will have clear KPIs focused on pipeline growth and contract wins, not just call volumes. We measure what matters.
The Package
Rewarded for the work you win
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Discussed at interview and set based on your experience and track record. We want to attract the right person — we will make it work.
Uncapped commission
A percentage of every contract you help bring in — with no cap, no ceiling and no arbitrary limit. The more you win, the more you earn. As the pipeline grows, so does your income.
Benefits
- 📱Company phone
- 💻Company laptop
- ⚙️Access to our technology platform and CRM
- 🏗️20+ year established company — credible market position
- 📐Design-and-build capability — a stronger sell than trade-only contractors
- 🎯KPIs focused on pipeline and contract wins — not call volumes
- 🤝Direct line to the Director — decisions made fast
What Success Looks Like
Your first 90 days. Mapped out.
We do not want someone who needs hand-holding. We want someone who can hit the ground running. Here is what we expect — and what you should expect from us.
Days 1–30
Learn and map
- →Understand RCB's project history, pricing, and delivery model inside-out
- →Map the public sector procurement landscape — councils, HAs, social landlords
- →Identify 20 target organisations and begin relationship-mapping
- →Join relevant supply chain portals and procurement databases
Days 31–60
Build and approach
- →Make first direct contact with at least 10 target procurement teams
- →Attend a supply chain day or sector networking event
- →Build a live pipeline of opportunities in CRM
- →Submit first PQQ or expression of interest under RCB's name
Days 61–90
Pipeline visible
- →Present a live pipeline report to the Director — minimum 5 qualified opportunities
- →First contract conversation or ITT submission underway
- →Private sector referral network growing — architects, agents, and investors
- →Clear 90-day view: what's coming, what's close, what's been won
Who We Are Looking For
Proven. Self-driven. Hungry to build.
Public sector track record
You have opened doors with London councils, housing associations or social landlords in a construction or property services context. You understand how public procurement works.
Procurement literate
You are comfortable with PQQs, ITTs, approved contractor applications, supply chain portals and contract databases like Contracts Finder or Find a Tender.
Construction background
Construction, property services or facilities management. You can hold a credible conversation about project types, programme, specification and cost.
Network in South East London
An existing network in South East London or across Greater London is a genuine commercial advantage. We want someone the market already knows and respects.
Confident communicator
You can write a sharp introduction email and hold a boardroom conversation with equal ease. People trust you quickly.
Autonomous and accountable
This is a senior role. You will not be micromanaged. You need to set your own activity levels, manage your own time and deliver without being pushed.
Not a tick-box exercise. We will not pass over a strong candidate because of a missing qualification or a slightly different background. If you have the relationships, the drive and a genuine track record of opening doors in construction or property services, we want to hear from you.
Know someone who'd be perfect?
We pay an introduction fee for successful referrals. If you know a BDE or business development professional who would be well-suited to this role, make an introduction and we will take care of the rest.
We want to hear from the right person — not just the best-formatted CV.
Before we read anything else, we want to see a short WhatsApp video from you.
Step 1 — WhatsApp video
Send a 3 to 10 minute video to +44 7359 872594 on WhatsApp. Tell us:
- →Who you are and your current or most recent role
- →Why you want this specific role at RCB Group
- →What relationships and doors you can open for us — and how
- →Why you are the right fit
Step 2 — Email your CV
After your video, email your CV to connect@rcbgroup.co.uk
Subject line: BDE Application — [Your Name]
What happens after you apply?
We review every video personally — no automated screening.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Google Meet with the Director, usually within 5–7 working days of applying.
If there is a match, we move quickly. We do not run lengthy multi-stage processes.
We read every CV that comes with a video. CVs submitted without a video will not receive a response.
No video = no response.
The video tells us more than any CV. That is why we ask for it first.
Know someone who would be perfect for this role?
RCB Group (RCBS Limited, Company No. 09500269) is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are treated in strict confidence.