Jalpesh Patel

Jalpesh Patel is a Business Development Executive at GIR Construction Solutions, part of GIR Group, with more than 14 years of commercial experience across construction, property, building products, design-led sales and account development.

At GIR, Jalpesh focuses on developing new client relationships and identifying opportunities across the Group’s Construction, Fire, Technical Advisory and Planning services. He works closely with clients and GIR’s technical and operational teams to understand project requirements, coordinate the appropriate specialist input and progress enquiries from initial discussion through quotation, proposal and handover.

His approach is consultative and relationship-led, with a strong emphasis on understanding each client’s requirements, constraints and commercial priorities before developing an appropriate route forward. His work includes business development, account management, opportunity qualification, site-survey coordination, proposal development, CRM management and ongoing client engagement.

Before joining GIR, Jalpesh built an extensive career with Howdens, progressing through design, sales and management roles. His experience included contractor and trade relationships, site surveys, CAD-led design, commercial negotiation, operational management and higher-value project packages. Over his career with Howdens, he developed a personal sales track record of approximately £9 million.

Jalpesh also previously served as a Director of HomeXperts Harrow, gaining first-hand experience in property sales, lettings and management, including client relationships, contractor coordination, marketing and compliance.

His role is focused on ensuring that commercial opportunities are properly understood, appropriately scoped and supported by the correct technical expertise, helping clients move from an initial enquiry towards a clear and achievable route to delivery.