Business Development Manager - Building Services

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE + Bonus/Commission + Company Benefits

Our client is a well-established and highly respected Building Services contractor with a strong reputation across both the domestic and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.

This is a newly created position, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business. The focus of the role will be securing new small works and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts, developing long-term client relationships, and identifying opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities for small works and PPM contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Generate leads and develop a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions.
• Work closely with operational and technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and tender submissions where required.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Opportunities will include, but are not limited to:

• Schools and Educational Facilities
• Hospitals and Healthcare Environments
• Commercial Offices
• Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
• Local Authority and Public Sector Buildings
• Retail Premises
• Leisure and Hospitality Venues
• Warehousing and Distribution Centres
• Residential Property Portfolios
• Housing Associations
• Care Homes
• Universities and Colleges
• Data Centres
• Blue-Chip Corporate Facilities
• Pharmaceutical Facilities
• Laboratories and Research Centres
• Agricultural and Food Production Sites

• Proven track record in a Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or Technical role within the Mechanical Building Services sector.
• Strong understanding of mechanical services within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable success in winning new business and developing client relationships.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, driven, and capable of working independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Must be based within, or have strong knowledge of, the Cambridgeshire area.

• Basic salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and track record.
• Attractive bonus and commission structure.
• Opportunity to shape a newly created role.
• Genuine career progression with a growing and reputable business.
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career prospects.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, applications requiring visa sponsorship, either now or in the future, cannot be considered.

Our client is open-minded regarding background and experience; the key factor is a proven track record within mechanical building services and the ability to generate and convert new business opportunities.

If you would like to discuss you application, please contact Harry Severn - (url removed)