# Business Development Manager- Construction Recruitment (GCC Focus) — VHR Global Technical Recruitment

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 25,000 to 45,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-20
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## Description

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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## 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; Very organised, commercially astute, and able to work autonomously or as part of a team; Previous recruitment agency experience is essential.

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