Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Hull
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Technical Development Manager for our client located in Hull. As the Technical Development Manager you will be reporting to the Engineering Services Manager and will play a key role in developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships across the onshore electrical engineering sector.
This role focuses on identifying, developing and converting opportunities aligned with our diversified engineering services offering, including low voltage, high voltage, fire & gas, and hazardous area inspection and maintenance.
Key responsibilities:
Identify and develop new client opportunities while growing existing accounts
Act as the technical lead during early engagement, providing front‑end technical support
Prepare, manage and submit technical proposals, tenders and quotations
Lead and manage the Engineering Services bid process from opportunity to award
Work closely with internal Business Development, Engineering and Marketing teams
Maintain accurate opportunity and CRM data, including weighted forecasts
Represent the business professionally at client meetings, industry events and exhibitions
Provide market, competitor and client intelligence to support growth strategy
Travel to client sites across the UK as required
What we’re looking for:
Qualified Electrical Engineer with at least 5 years’ experience in a similar technical or business development role
Strong technical knowledge across LV/HV systems and electrical engineering standards
Commercially aware, with the ability to identify value and cost-saving opportunities for clients
Confident interpreting scopes, drawings, specifications and calculations
Proven ability to develop technical solutions and convert them into winning proposals
Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
Self‑motivated, professional and comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Full UK driving licence
Qualifications (preferred):
Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering
Ongoing commitment to professional development
IEng or CEng registration (desirable, not essential)
Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IET)