Business Development Manager - Electrical Contractor

Freelance Electrical Contracts Manager / Business Development Manager

Location: Coleshill, West Midlands (hybrid working available) Working pattern: Freelance / Consultancy – 1–3 days per week Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and arrangement

The Opportunity

A well-established, family-run electrical contractor based in Coleshill is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager / Business Development Manager on a freelance or part-time basis.

The business currently has a turnover of approximately £700k and a team of around nine electricians. It has an established client base, including housing associations and local authorities, and is looking to build on this foundation by securing more direct contracts, winning larger projects and growing its own customer base.

This is an opportunity for someone who can combine strong electrical contracting knowledge with a commercial and business development mindset. You will play an important role in helping shape the next stage of the company's growth, moving it away from a reliance on subcontracted work and towards securing and delivering more of its own contracts.

The role will be based around 1–3 days per week, with time spent at the Coleshill office and flexibility for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & New Contracts

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Identify and develop new business opportunities with housing associations, local authorities, commercial clients, facilities management companies and other organisations.

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Build relationships with key decision-makers and generate a pipeline of new work.

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Proactively approach potential clients and secure direct contracts.

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Identify opportunities to tender for larger and more profitable contracts.

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Help develop and implement a business development strategy to support the company's growth.

Estimating, Surveying & Tendering

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Carry out site visits and surveys to assess electrical works.

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Prepare accurate, commercially competitive quotations and tenders.

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Review tender documentation, assess project requirements and identify potential risks.

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Ensure work is priced profitably and provides good commercial value.

Contracts & Operational Management

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Coordinate and oversee the company's team of electricians.

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Manage projects from initial enquiry and quotation through to completion and handover.

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Monitor project progress, costs and profitability.

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Maintain strong relationships with customers and ensure work is delivered to the required standards.

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Carry out post-completion inspections to check workmanship, installation quality and compliance.

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Support the development of systems and processes as the business takes on larger contracts.

Technical & Compliance Oversight

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Potentially act as the company's NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, subject to holding the appropriate qualifications, experience and meeting NICEIC requirements and approval.

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Oversee electrical compliance, inspections, testing and certification.

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Ensure works are completed in accordance with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.

About You

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Proven experience within the electrical contracting sector.

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Previous experience as an Electrical Contracts Manager, Electrical Project Manager, Estimator or similar.

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A strong track record of winning new business and developing client relationships.

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Experience pricing electrical works, preparing tenders and managing contracts commercially.

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Good technical understanding of electrical installations, compliance and certification.

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Experience managing electricians, subcontractors and project delivery.

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Commercially minded, proactive and confident in identifying opportunities for growth.

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NICEIC Qualified Supervisor status, or the relevant qualifications and experience to potentially undertake the role, would be highly beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is a flexible opportunity to make a genuine difference within a growing, family-run business. The successful person will have the freedom to help develop the company's client base, improve its commercial offering and secure larger contracts, without the commitment of a full-time position.

The business is open to either a freelance consultancy arrangement or a part-time appointment, ideally around 1-3 days per week. Please apply below and get in touch with Heather Duncan for more information