Location: Northeast England (with nationwide travel)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits (DOE)
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established electrical contractor with a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects across the UK.
Previously operating as a 60+ employee business, the company experienced a reduction in size post-COVID and is now entering a focused growth phase.
With a solid reputation, established client relationships, and proven delivery capability, the business is now seeking an electrically qualified professional to play a key role in rebuilding and expanding the company back to its former scale.
The Role
This is a strategic, client-facing role for an Electrical professional, combining technical understanding with business development responsibility.
We are specifically looking for someone who has come from an electrical background (e.g. Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Estimator) and has naturally developed client relationships and won work through their career.
You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, supporting bids, and helping shape the future growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across the UK
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors, and stakeholders
* Leverage your industry experience and contacts to generate opportunities
* Work closely with delivery and estimating teams on tenders and bid submissions
* Provide technical input during early-stage discussions with clients
* Contribute to overall business strategy and growth plans
* Attend industry events, networking functions, and client meetings
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
* Support the company’s ambition to scale back to pre-COVID levels
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* Proven background within the electrical contracting sector
* Experience in a Project Management, Contracts Management, or Estimating role
* Strong understanding of electrical project delivery and client requirements
* Experience in client-facing roles and developing opportunities through relationships
Desirable:
* Previous involvement in business development, tendering, or winning work
* Established network within the electrical/construction industry
* Experience contributing to bids, pricing, or commercial strategy
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to play a key role in rebuilding and shaping a growing business
* High level of autonomy and influence
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
* Clear progression as the business scales
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year