Business Development Manager- Construction Recruitment (GCC Focus)

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 Show more Show less

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.

Lead business development activities across the GCC within the white-collar construction recruitment space; Utilise 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.