Providing First Class
Groundworks Support Equipment
and Associated Products

Location: Leeds Depot
Reporting to: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

Pro-Shore Ltd is a provider of shoring, propping, and temporary works equipment to the construction and civil engineering sectors. We support projects ranging from deep excavations and basements to infrastructure, utilities, and major groundworks schemes. Our focus is on safety, technical expertise, and reliable service delivery.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities for the hire of shoring and temporary works equipment. This role focuses on building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders, while expanding our presence across targeted markets and regions. The successful candidate will have commercial awareness and the ability to develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. You will also work very closely with the depots and promote products and services we offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and drive growth

• Develop and manage relationships with groundworks contractors, main contractors, engineers, and consultants

• Promote the company’s range of shoring, propping, and temporary works solutions

• Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events to generate leads and build market presence

• Work closely with internal engineering, operations, and hire desk teams to develop compliant and cost-effective solutions

• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and tenders

• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline, reporting and forecasts using CRM systems

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming projects

• Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to overall business growth

• Ensure all commercial activity aligns with company safety, quality, and compliance standards

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience in business development or sales within construction, plant hire, or temporary works

• Strong understanding of shoring systems, ground support, or related equipment (or willingness to learn quickly)

• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills

• Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into long-term customers

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Commercially astute with a results-driven mindset

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Background in shoring, formwork, groundworks, or civil engineering

• Experience working with Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors

• Knowledge of temporary works design processes and safety requirements

• Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Professional and credible when dealing with senior stakeholders

• Technically curious with a strong focus on safety

• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission/bonus structure

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension scheme

• Training and development in shoring systems and temporary works

• Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding business