Senior Business Development Manager
Fire Suppression / Critical Environments – UK (Hybrid / Field‑Based)
A Rare Opportunity Within a Specialist Engineering Business
We represent a respected specialist engineering business operating in the fire suppression and critical environment sector across the UK and Europe. The company is part of a larger £120m engineering group, providing financial stability, investment backing and long‑term security while maintaining a close‑knit, commercially flexible SME environment.
The Business
The company delivers end‑to‑end fire suppression solutions, including:
- System design and specification
- Supply of suppression agents
- Installation and commissioning
- Service, maintenance and compliance
- Cylinder testing and refurbishment
- Environmental compliance and recycling solutions
Its unique capability to manage the entire lifecycle of suppression systems in‑house gives it a strong commercial proposition of full compliance, reduced downtime and a single trusted supplier with specialist technical capability.
Client Base
- Defence / MOD
- Data Centres
- Energy & Utilities
- Marine & Offshore
- Facilities Management
- Industrial & Infrastructure environments
Why This Role Exists
The business has invested heavily in infrastructure and operational capability and is now positioned for significant commercial growth. Current turnover is around £3.5m‑£4m, operating at approximately 50% capacity, providing a solid platform for expansion.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop key customer accounts
- Drive new business opportunities across service, maintenance and system solutions
- Build strategic relationships across OEMs, FM providers and end users
- Own the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through to negotiation and close
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans
- Identify market trends and commercial opportunities
- Support wider commercial positioning and growth strategy
- Act as a visible commercial presence within the market
About You
Typical current roles include:
- Senior Business Development Manager
- Key Account Manager
- National Account Manager
- Sales Manager
- Commercial Manager
- Business Development Director
Relevant sector backgrounds may include:
- Fire Suppression
- Fire & Security
- Facilities Management
- Building Services
- M & E
- Critical Infrastructure
- Technical Service / Engineering Environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong commercial and relationship‑building capability
- Experience operating within technical or engineering‑led sectors
- Ability to develop long‑term value‑based relationships
- Proactive and growth‑oriented mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercial maturity and autonomy
- Ambition to play a major role within a scaling business
Why 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‑term
Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo Recruitment is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status and disability. All qualifying applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination. Diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
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