Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Engineering Recruitment

Location: Reading – Hybrid, Driving licence required

This role is suited to recruitment professionals who enjoy developing client relationships, spending time out on client meetings, and are looking for a genuine opportunity to succeed and grow within a supportive, high‑performing environment.

If you come from an engineering recruitment background, are comfortable on the phone, and enjoy turning conversations into long‑term client partnerships, this role offers flexibility, support, and real earning potential.

We’re open to different levels of experience from those stepping into a dedicated business development role for the first time, through to experienced business developers looking for their next long‑term move.

We’re looking for a recruitment professional with experience or interest in business development to take ownership of a warm desk of lapsed engineering clients and develop it into a high‑performing portfolio.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of experienced delivery consultants who manage candidate attraction, sourcing, and fulfilment. This allows you to focus on client development, relationship management, and growth.

The role is client‑centric and relationship‑led, with space to shape how you work, build trust with clients, and grow accounts sustainably rather than transactionally.

• Re‑engage and develop lapsed client relationships within the engineering sector
• Win new business opportunities
• Build and grow long‑term client partnerships
• Drive revenue across contract and/or permanent recruitment
• Manage client relationships end‑to‑end, from initial conversation through to ongoing partnership
• Work to clear, achievable KPIs with performance measured through outcomes
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure a high‑quality client experience

• Proven experience within engineering recruitment (essential)
• Experience in contract recruitment (perm experience welcomed but not essential)
• Comfortable with outbound business development and relationship‑building
• Motivated by both short‑term success and long‑term earning potential
• Keen to grow with the business and develop your role over time
• Able to evidence previous billings, KPIs, or business‑development success
• Self‑driven, organised, and proactive
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK (we’re unable to offer sponsorship)

• Competitive basic salary (£30k–£50k depending on experience and level)
• Uncapped commission with strong long‑term earning potential
• Quarterly and annual incentives, including fine‑dining experiences and luxury trips
• Clear progression opportunities, tailored to your experience and goals
• Structured induction and ongoing support from experienced leadership
• Supportive, collaborative culture within a high‑performing team
• Dedicated delivery function, allowing you to focus on client development
• Hybrid working model with early Friday finishes
• Private health cover or gym membership
• Plus, many more

If you would like to apply for the Business Development Manager position, please submit your CV via the “Apply Now” button or contact Josie Shear at Orion Electrotech Reading for a confidential conversation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally; therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies, please visit our website.