Business Development Manager (Engineering)

Office Angels; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager in the engineering sector to drive growth and innovation. This full-time role involves identifying business opportunities, managing client relationships, and leading sales activities. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and experience in business development. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-based incentives

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Strong M&E or related engineering background required.
• Proven experience in securing high-value contracts is essential.
• Excellent communication and long sales cycle management skills needed.
• A motivated, strategic mindset with technical credibility is important.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in engineering sectors.
• Lead sales activities from lead generation to contract closure.
• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Sales negotiation

Market analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Project

Job description

Business Development Manager – Engineering

Join our client’s team to drive growth and innovation with new clients and opportunities in the world of Engineering.

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid (occasional travel to national client sites and offices in Kent). Permanent, Full Time.

Salary & Benefits

£50k‑£60k + car allowance + bonus + benefits.

Why Work for Our Client?

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing engineering business
• Dynamic, supportive, and innovative work culture
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and multidisciplinary projects
• Work on impactful infrastructure and engineering solutions across multiple sectors

What You’ll Do

Market Development & Opportunity Generation

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the MEICA and wider engineering sectors
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and projects
• Analyse market trends and client requirements to inform strategic decisions

Sales & Commercial Management

• Lead sales activities from lead generation through to contract negotiation and closure
• Develop tailored proposals and present them to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance sector visibility and client engagement

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and repeat business
• Strengthen long‑term partnerships through proactive engagement and support

Project & Internal Collaboration

• Support project delivery teams with valuable client insights for smooth execution
• Participate in tenders, bids, and framework submissions as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• A strong M&E or related engineering background
• Proven experience in developing new business and securing high‑value contracts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage long sales cycles effectively
• A motivated, strategic mindset combined with technical credibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline) preferred
• Experience in business development or technical sales, ideally within MEICA, utilities, or engineering services
• Familiarity with CRM and project management tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, MS Project)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.