M&E Business Development Manager

Ravensearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK contractor is seeking an M&E Business Development Manager in Manchester. This senior role involves developing a robust pipeline of engineering opportunities, engaging with senior clients, and managing business strategy through to tender. Candidates should have proven experience in business development within building services and must possess strong networking skills and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000, along with a bonus scheme and benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Benefits package

Long-term opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development within M&E engineering.
• Strong network at senior client and consultant levels.
• Solid understanding of tender and pre-construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of M&E engineering opportunities.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and framework stakeholders.
• Support bid strategy and manage the process through to tender.
• Track activity through CRM and provide pipeline forecasts.

Skills

Business development experience in building services

Strong networking skills

Understanding of M&E tender processes

Commercial awareness

Organised pipeline management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an M&E Business Development Manager in Manchester, covering the North‑West and Yorkshire regions, to help grow a high‑performing engineering division delivering mechanical and electrical building services across the UK.

This is a senior, client‑facing role for someone who enjoys opening doors, building long‑term relationships, and shaping opportunities from early conversation through to tender and award. You’ll be working with a contractor recognised for its mechanical, plumbing and electrical capability, supporting clients as both a principal contractor and supply chain partner.

About the Company

Our client is a major UK contractor with a strong in‑house engineering capability, delivering building services solutions from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and ongoing aftercare.

The engineering team operates across a broad range of sectors and is actively supporting programmes focused on modernisation and decarbonisation.

Client name will remain confidential during early stages of the process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of M&E engineering opportunities
• Building relationships with key decision‑makers, consultants, and framework stakeholders
• Supporting bid strategy alongside pre‑construction, estimating, and operational teams
• Identifying where the business can add value early (scope, programme, delivery approach)
• Leading client meetings, presenting capability, and managing the process through to tender
• Tracking activity through CRM and providing clear pipeline updates and forecasts
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure opportunities are pursued selectively and well

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in business development within building services, M&E, engineering, or construction
• Strong network and confidence engaging at senior client and consultant level
• Solid understanding of how M&E tenders and pre‑con processes work (from early engagement to award)
• Commercial awareness and the ability to position solutions clearly and credibly
• Organised approach to pipeline management, reporting and follow‑up
• Full UK driving licence (travel will be required)

Benefits

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

Bonus scheme and benefits package

Senior role with influence over strategy and pipeline

Strong platform, recognised engineering capability, and long‑term opportunity