Business Development Manager

PPM Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

PPM Recruitment are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation in the Manchester area, focusing on securing profitable M&E maintenance and technical compliance contracts.

You will identify opportunities, build relationships with property and facilities stakeholders, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships. Hybrid working with regular client/site visits; salary £60,000–£65,000 depending on experience; car allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' business development experience in commercial M&E maintenance or FM.
• Proven track record of winning maintenance contracts valued 100k–2m per year.
• Established relationships with managing agents and commercial property professionals.
• Strong technical understanding of M&E maintenance services.
• Ability to interpret specifications and identify commercial opportunities.
• Experience conducting site surveys.
• Experience contributing to pricing strategies and commercial proposals.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure profitable M&E maintenance and technical contracts.
• Generate new business opportunities and build client partnerships.
• Engage with decision-makers and technical stakeholders to provide viable solutions.
• Attend site visits and conduct client meetings as part of hybrid work.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Pricing strategies

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Business Development Manager - FM / M&E Maintenance

PPM Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing organisation in the Manchester area.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused professional with a strong background in M&E maintenance, Facilities Management or Building Solutions to play a key role in driving business growth.

The Role

You will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing profitable M&E maintenance and technical compliance contracts. The role will focus on generating new business opportunities, developing strong relationships with key property and facilities stakeholders, and converting opportunities into long-term, profitable partnerships.

You will be expected to build influential relationships with decision-makers, engage confidently with technical stakeholders, understand client requirements and develop commercially viable solutions.

Key details:

• Hybrid working, with regular client and site visits
• Head office based in Denton, Manchester
• Salary: 60,000- 65,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance provided

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' business development experience within commercial M&E maintenance, Facilities Management or Building Solutions
• Proven track record of winning maintenance contracts valued between 100k and 2m per annum
• Established relationships with managing agents and commercial property professionals
• Strong technical understanding of M&E maintenance services
• Ability to interpret specifications and identify commercial opportunities
• Experience conducting site surveys
• Experience contributing to pricing strategies and commercial proposals
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience:

• Engineering qualification or previous engineering experience
• Experience using Maximo or similar CAFM systems
• Experience responding to OJEU/Public Sector tenders
• An established network across the North West and Midlands