Business Development Manager

About the Role STONEHAVEN is a construction consultancy and project management firm delivering services to clients across the Middle East. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to be based full-time in Dubai, driving new business and strengthening relationships across the region's construction, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who understands the construction consultancy landscape, has an established network across the UAE and wider GCC, and can convert relationships into long-term project pipelines. Key Responsibilities • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across construction consultancy and project management services in the UAE and broader Middle East • Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, government entities, and other key industry stakeholders • Develop and execute a regional business development strategy aligned with Stonehaven's growth objectives • Lead the end-to-end bid process, including identifying tenders, preparing proposals, and coordinating with technical teams on pricing and scope • Represent Stonehaven at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to raise market visibility and generate leads • Track market trends, upcoming projects, and competitor activity to identify opportunities ahead of the market • Maintain an accurate pipeline of prospects, proposals, and won/lost opportunities, reporting regularly to senior leadership • Collaborate closely with project management and technical teams to ensure proposals reflect deliverable, realistic scopes • Negotiate commercial terms and contracts in line with company policy and risk appetite Our Ideal Candidate Would Be • 5+ years of business development or commercial experience within construction consultancy, project management, or the wider built environment sector • Established network of contacts across developers, contractors, and consultants in the UAE and Middle East • Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles, tendering processes, and consultancy service delivery • Confident communicator able to engage credibly with senior client stakeholders • Commercially sharp, target-driven, and comfortable owning a revenue pipeline • Organized and dependable under deadline pressure, with strong follow-through on opportunities Qualifications • A degree in Business management or Marketing, or a related field • Proven track record of winning new business within consultancy, project management in the construction industry • Strong commercial acumen with experience in proposal development, negotiation, and client relationship management • Our Work Conditions • This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Dubai office • Standard work hours apply, with flexibility for client meetings and industry events • Close collaboration with project management, technical, and senior leadership teams What You Will Get • A senior seat at the table during a high-growth phase for Stonehaven across the Middle East • Direct exposure to major regional construction, infrastructure, and real estate projects • Mentorship from experienced leadership and a results-driven team • The opportunity to shape Stonehaven's business development strategy across the region • A culture that values ownership, expertise, and doing things properly