Speculative Application – Business Development Manager (Architecture Practice) Verified listing

Speculative Application – Business Development Manager (Architecture Practice)
Shape pursuit strategy, deepen key relationships and steer the studio toward sustainable growth.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community serving architects, designers—and the commercial leaders who keep their pipelines vibrant. Our practice clients count on Business Development Managers to identify emerging markets, convert prospects into projects and mentor junior BD staff. They often brief us before advertising publicly, so we maintain an active shortlist of proven work-winning talent.

What our clients typically ask for
6–10 years’ business-development experience in architecture, engineering, real-estate or wider built-environment sectors

Demonstrable success securing frameworks, repeat clients and headline commissions worth £5 m+ construction value

Confident relationship-builder with developers, public agencies, consultants and end users—able to balance long-term rapport with quarterly targets

Skill crafting go-/no-go strategies, fee proposals and pitch decks that translate design vision into commercial benefit

Fluency with CRM platforms (HubSpot, Salesforce or Deltek) and a data-driven approach to pipeline tracking, KPIs and revenue forecasting

Leadership mindset: coaching coordinators, aligning directors on pursuit priorities and feeding market intelligence back into brand and bid strategy

Why Register With Architecture Social
Early access to opportunities is standard—studios brief us before BD-manager roles reach the open market. We align your sector focus, network strengths and growth ambitions with the right environment, then back you with salary benchmarks, profile feedback and a discreet search process that keeps you in control. Inside the Architecture Social platform, you can also join peer forums, attend BD-mastery webinars and tap into practical career tools.

How to Apply
If you spot a live vacancy that fits, apply through the listing and we’ll champion your candidacy. Nothing suitable today? Submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our Business-Development-Manager talent pool, and we’ll contact you as soon as the ideal opportunity appears.