Business Development Manager Engineering / Defence

There''s a certain kind of role that doesn''t come up often. One where you''re not just handed a patch to manage, but genuinely trusted to shape it. Where the conversations are thoughtful, considered, and often complex. And where, quietly but very deliberately, you''re prepared for something bigger. This is one of those roles.This is a specialist engineering business working in a high-assurance, highly regulated environment. The work they do isn''t simple, customers rely on them because they get things right, technically, commercially, and operationally, and because they understand the weight of the decisions being made.Growth here is deliberate and well planned. And as that continues, they''re now looking to bring in a Business Development Executive who''s ready to step into a more rounded, more impactful position.This isn''t about chasing quick wins or high-volume sales. It''s about managing complex, often multi-layered sales cycles where credibility, detail and patience matter. You''ll be working on opportunities that take time to develop, carefully navigating procurement processes, building relationships, and shaping solutions that genuinely meet customer needs.From the outset, you''ll take ownership of the UK and European markets. That means nurturing existing relationships while also identifying and opening up new opportunities with large organisations operating in regulated and technically demanding environments. You''ll spend time understanding their challenges, ..... full job details .....