Senior Business Development Manager
Senior Business Development Manager
Fire Suppression / Critical Environments
UK | Hybrid / Field-Based
A Rare Opportunity Within a Specialist Engineering Business
We are representing a highly respected specialist engineering business operating within the fire suppression and critical environment sector across the UK and Europe. The company forms part of a larger £120m engineering group, providing the financial stability, investment backing and long-term security of a major organisation, whilst still operating day-to-day as an agile, close-knit and commercially flexible SME environment.
This creates a genuinely exciting opportunity for somebody who enjoys the pace, visibility and autonomy of a smaller business, but with the backing and infrastructure of a larger group behind it.
The Business:
The company operates within a highly niche and technically specialist area of the fire suppression market, delivering end-to-end solutions across:
System design & specification
Supply of suppression agents
Installation & commissioning
Service, maintenance & compliance
Cylinder testing & refurbishment
Environmental compliance & recycling solutionsWhat makes the business particularly unique is its ability to manage the entire lifecycle of suppression systems in-house, something very few competitors in the market can offer.
This creates a strong commercial proposition built around:
✔ Full compliance
✔ Reduced downtime
✔ One trusted supplier
✔ Specialist technical capability
Their client base spans highly regulated and mission-critical sectors including:
Defence / MOD
Data Centres
Energy & Utilities
Marine & Offshore
Facilities Management
Industrial & Infrastructure environmentsWhy This Role Exists:
This is not a replacement position. The business has invested heavily into infrastructure, operational capability and facilities and is now positioned for significant commercial growth.
Current turnover sits around £3.5m–£4m, however the business is operating at approximately 50% capacity, meaning the platform for growth is already firmly in place.
They are now looking for a commercially driven individual capable of helping scale the business, open new doors, strengthen market presence and drive long-term revenue growth across the UK.
The Opportunity:
This is a senior commercial role reporting directly into leadership and playing a key part in shaping future growth strategy.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing key customer accounts
Driving new business opportunities across service, maintenance and system solutions
Building strategic relationships across OEMs, FM providers and end users
Owning the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through to negotiation and close
Developing and executing strategic sales plans
Identifying market trends and commercial opportunities
Supporting wider commercial positioning and growth strategy
Acting as a visible commercial presence within the marketThis is far more than a transactional BDM role. The successful person will effectively help drive and shape commercial growth across the UK business.
About YouYou may currently be working as a:
Senior Business Development Manager
Key Account Manager
Account Manager
Sales Manager
Commercial Manager
Business Development DirectorRelevant sector backgrounds could include:
Fire Suppression
Fire & Security
Facilities Management
Building Services
M&E
Critical Infrastructure
Technical Service / Engineering EnvironmentsThe ideal individual will bring:
Strong commercial and relationship-building capability
Experience operating within technical or engineering-led sectors
Ability to develop long-term value-based relationships
A proactive and growth-oriented mindset
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commercial maturity and autonomy
Ambition to play a major role within a scaling businessWhy Join?
Genuine growth opportunity within a scaling business
Strong investment backing and long-term stability
High level of autonomy and influence
Ability to shape commercial growth strategy
Specialist, niche technical offering with clear market differentiation
Agile and collaborative SME culture
Opportunity to become a key figure within the business long-termFor the right person, this role offers the opportunity to genuinely make a mark within a growing specialist engineering business operating in a highly resilient and technically interesting market.
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