Business Development Manager
£45,000 / Newcastle upon Tyne / Jan 13, 2026
Our client, an inspection-led company serving the built environment in the UK by keeping buildings safe and compliant, is seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager to build relationships, win tenders and achieve sales with a mix of Facilities Management (FM), HVAC and other organisations which manage large commercial or public sector property portfolios.
As Business Development Manager, you will:
· Actively promote the company’s range of building compliance services, including TM44 air conditioning inspections, commercial energy audits, Display Energy Certificates (DECs), commercial EPCs and commercial kitchen extract cleaning (TR19s)
· Research and approach prospective public and private sector clients via telephone, email and face-to-face
· Generate sales of £700k pa, via a combination new business and renewals
· Liaise closely with the in-house Service Team to ensure seamless project delivery
· Represent the company in tender/sales negotiations and at industry events
As Business Development Manager, you will need:
· Experience of business development or account management within a technical discipline (ideally the built environment)
· Experience ideally of facilities management, building compliance or energy assessment
· Experience working routinely to financial targets
· High levels of self-motivation
· Full UK driving licence (although the role is predominantly office-based)
Salary & benefits:
· £35-45k basic
· £30k pa commission (achievable)
· Hybrid working (home-based 2 days per week)
· Auto-enrolment pension
· Life insurance
· Free parking