Business Development Officer
Passive Fire Protection
đź“Ť Office-based: Paddington, London
💷 £55,000 – £65,000 + package
🕣 Working hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm (flexible start/finish)
🚗 Travel required – fully paid
The Company
Our client is a well-established and growing specialist contractor within the Passive Fire Protection sector, delivering compliance-led solutions across commercial and construction projects in London and the South East. Known for their quality of work and long-standing client relationships, they are now expanding their commercial team.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on Business Development role with genuine influence on company growth. Based full-time from the Paddington office, you will focus on generating new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and leading the bid writing and estimating process, while overseeing a small commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate new business opportunities within Passive Fire Protection
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, main contractors, and consultants
* Lead the full bid and tender process, including estimating and commercial input
* Manage and support a small commercial team
* Attend client meetings and site visits (travel fully expensed)
* Work closely with senior management to support strategic growth
The Ideal Candidate
* Minimum 7 years’ experience in Business Development within Passive Fire Protection or a related construction discipline
* Proven track record of lead generation and winning work
* Strong experience managing bids, tenders, and estimating processes
* Commercially astute, confident, and professional communicator
* Willing to travel as required (paid)
* Able to work full-time from the Paddington office
What’s on Offer
* £55,000 – £65,000 salary, depending on experience
* Paid travel for client meetings and site visits
* Full-time, office-based role with flexible start and finish times
* Key role within a growing and reputable business
* Supportive, professional working environment with progression opportunities