Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Automation & Engineering Services

Actemium Automation Teesside

Location: Billingham, Teesside (with travel to client sites and occasional travel to Worksop) Package: Competitive salary (Up to £70,000 p.a. DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme

About Us

Actemium Automation Teesside delivers automation, control systems and engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, power and renewable energy sectors. We are also expanding into emerging energy markets, including hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, while growing our materials handling capability.

As part of Actemium and VINCI Energies, we offer the backing of a global engineering network combined with the flexibility and customer focus of a local Business Unit.

The Role

We are looking for a commercially focused Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships and developing a strong sales pipeline.

Working closely with senior leadership and delivery teams, you will support bids and proposals, develop market awareness, and help secure new business across our target sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Develop client relationships and act as a trusted commercial contact.
• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders and presentations.
• Contribute to pricing, commercial negotiations and bid strategies.
• Deliver targeted marketing and networking activities to generate leads.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in business development, sales or commercial roles within engineering, automation, industrial services or similar sectors.
• Proven ability to generate leads and develop new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting proposals, quotations or tender submissions.
• Confident using CRM systems, LinkedIn and digital engagement tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commercially minded and results focused.
• Organised, collaborative and able to work independently.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in a growing business.
• Work directly with senior leaders and technical teams.
• Develop opportunities across diverse industrial sectors.
• Access the support and opportunities of the wider Actemium and VINCI Energies network.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an ambitious Business Development professional looking to help drive growth within a leading engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.