M&E Business Development Manager

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