Business Development Director
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowDirector of Business Development – Electrical Services (or Senior BDM stepping up)
Location: National (field-based, with a focus on London & South East)
Salary £100,000 circa + OTE
1-2 days per week required on site in Kent
An established and rapidly growing UK multi-service provider is seeking a high-impact Business Development leader to drive the expansion of its Electrical Services division.
This is a pivotal hire, with a clear mandate to shape and scale a growing electrical offering. The client is ideally looking for someone operating at Director level, but will also consider a top-performing Business Development Manager ready to step up into a more strategic role.
The Opportunity
Backed by significant investment and recent acquisitions, the business has built a strong national platform and is now accelerating growth within electrical compliance, maintenance, and project services.
You will take ownership of driving new revenue across:
Electrical compliance (EICR, emergency lighting, testing)
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Reactive maintenance & remedials
Small works and major electrical projects
LED, EV and renewable solutions
This is a “build and lead” opportunity – combining hands-on new business generation with strategic input into go-to-market approach, target sectors, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Leadership
Define and execute a growth strategy for electrical services across key UK markets
Build a high-quality pipeline of PPM contracts, reactive maintenance agreements, and project opportunities
Contribute to the wider commercial strategy and positioning of the electrical division
New Business Development
Target FM providers, managing agents, property groups and multi-site clients
Win new contracts across commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare and education sectors
Lead tenders, frameworks and major bid submissions
Client Engagement
Build senior relationships with decision-makers across FM and property sectors
Present commercially robust, solution-led proposals
Position the business as a trusted compliance and maintenance partner
Cross-Sell & Collaboration
Leverage an existing national client base to unlock cross-selling opportunities
Work closely with operational, estimating and technical teams to deliver viable solutions
Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to the leadership team
What We’re Looking For
Experience
Proven track record in B2B business development within:
Electrical compliance / M&E / building services / FM
Demonstrated success winning multi-site or framework contracts
Strong understanding of electrical services such as EICR, PPM cycles, remedials and projects
Profile
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, “hunter” mentality
Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level
Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling approach
Highly driven, self-motivated and capable of working autonomously
Ideal (but not essential)
Experience operating at Head of / Director level
Technical or engineering background (electrical or M&E)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g. NICEIC, BS7671)
Why This Role?
Opportunity to shape and lead the growth of a key division
Backed by an established group with strong infrastructure and cross-sell potential
Clear progression into a full leadership / Director position (if joining at Senior BDM level)
High-visibility role with real influence on commercial strategy
Success in the Role
Within the first 12 months, you will:
Secure new electrical PPM and maintenance contracts
Build a strong, qualified pipeline of opportunities
Establish a presence across key target sectors and clients
Deliver measurable revenue growth and contribute to market positioning
Location: National (field-based, with a focus on London & South East)
Salary £100,000 circa + OTE
1-2 days per week required on site in Kent
An established and rapidly growing UK multi-service provider is seeking a high-impact Business Development leader to drive the expansion of its Electrical Services division.
This is a pivotal hire, with a clear mandate to shape and scale a growing electrical offering. The client is ideally looking for someone operating at Director level, but will also consider a top-performing Business Development Manager ready to step up into a more strategic role.
The Opportunity
Backed by significant investment and recent acquisitions, the business has built a strong national platform and is now accelerating growth within electrical compliance, maintenance, and project services.
You will take ownership of driving new revenue across:
Electrical compliance (EICR, emergency lighting, testing)
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Reactive maintenance & remedials
Small works and major electrical projects
LED, EV and renewable solutions
This is a “build and lead” opportunity – combining hands-on new business generation with strategic input into go-to-market approach, target sectors, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Leadership
Define and execute a growth strategy for electrical services across key UK markets
Build a high-quality pipeline of PPM contracts, reactive maintenance agreements, and project opportunities
Contribute to the wider commercial strategy and positioning of the electrical division
New Business Development
Target FM providers, managing agents, property groups and multi-site clients
Win new contracts across commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare and education sectors
Lead tenders, frameworks and major bid submissions
Client Engagement
Build senior relationships with decision-makers across FM and property sectors
Present commercially robust, solution-led proposals
Position the business as a trusted compliance and maintenance partner
Cross-Sell & Collaboration
Leverage an existing national client base to unlock cross-selling opportunities
Work closely with operational, estimating and technical teams to deliver viable solutions
Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to the leadership team
What We’re Looking For
Experience
Proven track record in B2B business development within:
Electrical compliance / M&E / building services / FM
Demonstrated success winning multi-site or framework contracts
Strong understanding of electrical services such as EICR, PPM cycles, remedials and projects
Profile
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, “hunter” mentality
Comfortable operating at senior stakeholder level
Strong commercial awareness and consultative selling approach
Highly driven, self-motivated and capable of working autonomously
Ideal (but not essential)
Experience operating at Head of / Director level
Technical or engineering background (electrical or M&E)
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g. NICEIC, BS7671)
Why This Role?
Opportunity to shape and lead the growth of a key division
Backed by an established group with strong infrastructure and cross-sell potential
Clear progression into a full leadership / Director position (if joining at Senior BDM level)
High-visibility role with real influence on commercial strategy
Success in the Role
Within the first 12 months, you will:
Secure new electrical PPM and maintenance contracts
Build a strong, qualified pipeline of opportunities
Establish a presence across key target sectors and clients
Deliver measurable revenue growth and contribute to market positioning