Business Development Manager

Location Manchester
Discipline: M&E Pre-Construction Roles
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus & benefits
Contact name: Mike Halliwell

Contact email: mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk
Job ref: 3511671
Published: about 1 month ago

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.

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

How to Apply

Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.