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