Business Development Manager

Barclay Meade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Bonus structure

Car allowance

Support from commercial teams

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Key Account Manager / Business Development Representative to expand their influence in the MEP services sector. This role offers a national remit, excellent support from operational teams, and a competitive salary, bonus structure, and car allowance. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in business development and construction recruitment, along with a passion for building services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, construction recruitment, or MEP sales highly desirable.
• Strong technical understanding of building services and trade requirements.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust across site and office teams.

Responsibilities

• Track major projects and identify MEP opportunities.
• Promote workforce solutions to Tier 1 contractors.
• Maintain outreach activity via CRM.
• Work closely with Key Accounts to align labour supply with project needs.

Skills

Business Development

Construction Recruitment

MEP Sales

Technical Communication

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Overview

We\'re Hiring: Key Account Manager / Business Development – MEP Services

Location: South of England or Midlands (National Travel)

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you experienced in MEP, construction recruitment, or technical sales? Passionate about building relationships and driving project success in the mechanical and electrical space?

Our client, a market leader in the construction industry, is looking for a Key Account Manager / Business Development Representative to expand their footprint across the MEP workforce sector.

This is a national role with high visibility—ideal for someone who understands the importance of both strategy and site-level engagement.

Responsibilities

• Track major projects, frameworks, and planning portals to identify MEP opportunities
• Promote high-quality M&E workforce solutions to Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors & consultants
• Qualify leads based on scope, skill demand, project phase, and location
• Represent the business at trade shows, industry events, and networking forums
• Maintain accurate intelligence and outreach activity via CRM
• Work closely with Key Accounts and Ops teams to align labour supply with project needs
• Coordinate skilled workforce for mechanical/electrical scopes (e.g., electricians, pipefitters, HVAC)
• Support tender packs, PQQs, and client onboarding material
• Report weekly on pipeline, competitor intelligence, and market feedback

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in BD, construction recruitment, or MEP sales highly desirable
• Strong technical understanding of building services and trade requirements
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust across site and office teams
• Proactive, research-driven, and commercially minded
• Passion for infrastructure, building services, and engineering

Why Join?

• National remit with the opportunity to lead MEP business growth
• Strong support from commercial and operational teams
• Attractive salary, bonus structure, and car allowance
• Work with a business known for safety, compliance, and high workforce standards

Ready to be the face of MEP business development in a thriving construction group? Apply today to make your mark!

Contact:

01489 898211 or 07747 803126

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Sales, and Engineering

Industries

• Construction, Specialty Trade Contractors, and Engineering Services