Technical Development Manager

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Technical Development Manager for our client located in Hull. As the Technical Development Manager you will be reporting to the Engineering Services Manager and will play a key role in developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships across the onshore electrical engineering sector.

This role focuses on identifying, developing and converting opportunities aligned with our diversified engineering services offering, including low voltage, high voltage, fire & gas, and hazardous area inspection and maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

Identify and develop new client opportunities while growing existing accounts

Act as the technical lead during early engagement, providing front‑end technical support

Prepare, manage and submit technical proposals, tenders and quotations

Lead and manage the Engineering Services bid process from opportunity to award

Work closely with internal Business Development, Engineering and Marketing teams

Maintain accurate opportunity and CRM data, including weighted forecasts

Represent the business professionally at client meetings, industry events and exhibitions

Provide market, competitor and client intelligence to support growth strategy

Travel to client sites across the UK as required

What we’re looking for:

Qualified Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar technical or business development role

Strong technical knowledge across LV/HV systems and electrical engineering standards

Commercially aware, with the ability to identify value and cost-saving opportunities for clients

Confident interpreting scopes, drawings, specifications and calculations

Proven ability to develop technical solutions and convert them into winning proposals

Strong communication, planning and organisational skills

Self‑motivated, professional and comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Full UK driving licence

Qualifications (preferred):

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Ongoing commitment to professional development

IEng or CEng registration (desirable, not essential)

Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IET)