Overview\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nAbout the Company\n\nOur 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.\n\nThe engineering team operates across a broad range of sectors and is actively supporting programmes focused on modernisation and decarbonisation.\n\nClient name will remain confidential during early stages of the process.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\n * \n\n Developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of M&E engineering opportunities\n\n * \n\n Building relationships with key decision-makers, consultants, and framework stakeholders\n\n * \n\n Supporting bid strategy alongside pre-construction, estimating, and operational teams\n\n * \n\n Identifying where the business can add value early (scope, programme, delivery approach)\n\n * \n\n Leading client meetings, presenting capability, and managing the process through to tender\n\n * \n\n Tracking activity through CRM and providing clear pipeline updates and forecasts\n\n * \n\n Working closely with internal teams to ensure opportunities are pursued selectively and well\n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\n * \n\n Proven experience in business development within building services, M&E, engineering, or construction\n\n * \n\n Strong network and confidence engaging at senior client and consultant level\n\n * \n\n Solid understanding of how M&E tenders and pre-con processes work (from early engagement to award)\n\n * \n\n Commercial awareness and the ability to position solutions clearly and credibly\n\n * \n\n Organised approach to pipeline management, reporting, and follow-up\n\n * \n\n Full UK driving licence (travel will be required)\n\nBenefits\n\n * \n\n Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience\n\n * \n\n Bonus scheme and benefits package\n\n * \n\n Senior role with influence over strategy and pipeline\n\n * \n\n Strong platform, recognised engineering capability, and long-term opportunity