Business Development Manager

Mech Tech Professionals; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across Southern England. This senior role involves developing business strategies, securing new accounts, and fostering relationships with Tier 1 contractors in sectors like Oil & Gas and Nuclear. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development, outstanding negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary and a significant impact on regional growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience winning business in industrial, engineering or major project environments.
• Strong background in Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Process or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Ability to manage complex opportunities and negotiate at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative business development strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Identify and secure new business across chosen industrial markets.
• Maximise opportunities within existing accounts while opening new markets.
• Build relationships with Tier 1 contractors and industry partners.
• Lead negotiations with new and prospective clients.

Skills

Winning business for or with Tier 1 contractors

Business Development or Sales

Excellent communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Self-motivated and organised

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager - Southern England

Location: Reading (flexible across the South) Package: £65,000- £75,000 + £5,600 car allowance + Bonus

A leading engineering and industrial services provider is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across Southern England. This is a senior, strategic role focused on expanding multi‑discipline maintenance, engineering and project services across key industrial sectors including Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Process and Pharmaceutical.

We're looking for someone who can win work with Tier 1 contractors, build long‑term client partnerships, and convert complex opportunities into profitable, sustainable revenue streams.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, commercially driven environment and know how to open doors at senior level, this role offers the autonomy and influence to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver innovative business development strategies aligned with regional and sector growth plans.
• Identify, qualify and secure new business across chosen industrial markets.
• Track and manage opportunities through the company CRM, ensuring accurate reporting and pipeline visibility.
• Maximise opportunities within existing accounts while opening profitable new markets.
• Support operational and commercial teams to ensure targets are met and customer value is maximised.
• Build strong relationships with Tier 1 contractors, industry partners and key decision‑makers.
• Develop new networking channels to generate high‑quality leads and strategic opportunities.
• Stay ahead of market trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies.
• Lead negotiations with new and prospective clients, securing commercially robust agreements.
• Ensure new contracts are deliverable, aligned with internal governance, and set up for long‑term success.
• Support bid and proposals teams with win themes, differentiators and key content.
• Maintain and grow long‑term partnerships, ensuring exceptional service and proactive engagement.
• Represent the client internally, ensuring delivery teams understand expectations and service levels.
• Champion a strong sales and customer‑centric culture across the business.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to develop and grow key accounts.
• Support the creation of regional BD plans and sector‑specific growth strategies.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience winning business for or with Tier 1 contractors in industrial, engineering or major project environments.
• Strong background in Business Development or Sales within Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Process or Pharmaceutical sectors.
• Success selling multi‑discipline maintenance, engineering services, projects frameworks, construction or turnarounds.
• A strong network across Southern England's industrial and engineering markets.
• Ability to manage complex opportunities, negotiate at senior level, and sell on value.
• Excellent communication skills — written proposals, presentations, and client engagement.
• Highly self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South.

What You Can Expect

A role with genuine influence, clear commercial accountability, and the scope to shape growth across a key region. You'll work with experienced operational teams, established clients, and a business committed to expanding its footprint across major industrial sectors.

If you're driven, commercially sharp, and ready to lead strategic growth, we'd like to hear from you