Business Development Manager (Scotland)

RFM; Stirling; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

33 days annual leave

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Rewards platform discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) in Scotland is seeking a senior Business Development Manager to drive growth across Scotland, with a focus on expanding services, increasing revenue and strengthening client relationships.

You will build relationships with stakeholders and work with senior leadership to mobilise new contracts, while providing market insight and guiding strategic decision-making. The role emphasises service excellence and workforce planning across Scotland.

Competenze

• Proven track record of winning and securing large-scale FM and Property Services contracts.
• Extensive experience operating at a senior level within FM, Building Services or Property Services.
• Demonstrated success in delivering sustainably profitable contracts and long-term revenue growth.
• Strong background in business development, bid management, tender submissions and contract negotiations.
• Established network of contacts across the FM industry to generate opportunities through relationships.
• Experience across both public and private sector environments.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen with involvement in business planning and market growth.

Mansioni

• Support the delivery of the regional growth strategy across Scotland, identifying opportunities to expand services and revenue.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, clients and partners in Scotland to support growth and excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities in the Scottish market and mobilise new contracts.
• Provide regional market insights to guide strategic decision-making and development initiatives.
• Champion service excellence across the Scottish portfolio with standardisation and continuous improvement.
• Support regional workforce and succession planning to meet future growth in Scotland.
• Represent the business at regional meetings, industry forums and client engagements.

Conoscenze

Business development

Bid management

Tender submissions

Contract negotiations

Networking

Strategic acumen

Executive influence

Descrizione del lavoro

Some see a wall. We see the chance to open a door.

Business Development Manager (Scotland)

Location: Stirling

Contract: Permanent - Full time

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services and commercial, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

RFM has grown significantly since its inception in 1999, with a turnover of £181m for FY2025 and employs more than 1500 people. We are now on a growth trajectory, with ambitious plans to grow the business to £300m turnover by 2030. Our plans for growth require RFM to 'make the market', and to be at the forefront of high value opportunities in the FM marketplace.

What you'll do:

• Support the delivery of the regional growth strategy across Scotland, identifying opportunities to expand services, increase revenue, and strengthen client relationships.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners throughout Scotland to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify emerging opportunities within the Scottish market and support the mobilisation of new contracts and services.
• Provide regional insight on market trends, client requirements, and competitor activity to support strategic decision-making and business development initiatives.
• Champion service excellence across the Scottish portfolio, ensuring consistency of standards, best practice sharing, and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Support regional workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to ensure the business has the capability to meet future growth objectives in Scotland.
• Represent the business at regional meetings, industry forums, and client engagements, promoting the organisation's presence and reputation within Scotland.

What you'll need:

• Proven track record of winning and securing large-scale FM and Property Services contracts, typically valued from £1m to £5m+.
• Extensive experience operating at a senior level within the Facilities Management, Building Services or Property Services sector.
• Demonstrated success in delivering sustainably profitable contracts and long-term revenue growth.
• Strong background in business development, bid management, tender submissions and contract negotiations.
• Established network of contacts across the FM industry, with the ability to generate opportunities through relationship-led selling.
• Experience working across both public and private sector environments, developing solutions for a diverse client base.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, with experience contributing to business planning, market growth and long-term development strategies.
• Ability to build credibility and influence at executive level, working closely with Board Directors, Managing Directors and senior client stakeholders.

Who we're looking for:

The Business Development Manager is a senior role responsible for shaping RFM's long-term growth strategy, working as part of a team, with the Bid Director, Strategic Business Development Director and wider Bid Team. This means leading pursuit of complex asset and FM and associated consultancy contracts, driving market expansion across key sectors in a competitive and evolving property, estates and regeneration industries.

Working the Robertson Way

Joining us isn't just about seeing things our way. It's also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here's what that means…

We listen

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.

We are professional

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.

We take responsibility

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.

We are determined to succeed

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.

We are one team

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

What's in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• 33 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We're a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That's why we're working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves.