Business Development Manager

GenCell Technical Services Ltd

About Gencell Technical Services

Gencell Technical Services is a specialist engineering consultancy and solutions provider supporting major Life Sciences, Data Centre and Mission Critical projects across the UK and Europe. We deliver highly skilled engineering professionals and project services across Construction Management, Project Controls, M&E & Commissioning throughout Europe.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a technically minded Business Development Manager with hands-on engineering or construction experience to drive business development activities across our target sectors.

The Opportunity

This is not a traditional sales role.

We are looking for an individual who has previously worked within engineering, construction or project delivery environments and has subsequently developed strong business development and client relationship skills. The successful candidate will understand the technical challenges faced by our clients and be able to engage confidently with senior project stakeholders.

You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing strategic client relationships and expanding Gencell’s presence within the Life Sciences and Data Centre markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across Life Sciences and Data Centre sectors.
• Build long-term relationships with Project Directors, Construction Directors, Commissioning Managers, CQV Managers, Engineering Managers and Procurement teams.
• Generate new opportunities for engineering consultancy services and technical workforce solutions.
• Lead client meetings, capability presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Develop strategic account plans for key clients across Europe.
• Attend industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.
• Work closely with recruitment and delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor market trends and identify upcoming projects and framework opportunities.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets.
• Act as a technical ambassador for Gencell, understanding client requirements and translating them into commercial opportunities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Business Development, Client Development or Commercial role.
• Previous hands-on engineering, construction or project delivery experience within a live project environment.
• Experience working on construction sites, industrial facilities, pharmaceutical projects, semiconductor facilities, manufacturing plants or data centres.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles from design through commissioning and handover.
• Demonstrable success in developing and winning new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Europe.

Technical Background Required

Sector Experience (Essential)

Candidates must have experience within at least one of the following sectors:

• Life Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Data Centres
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Mission Critical Infrastructure

Why Join Gencell?

• Join a rapidly growing engineering consultancy operating across Europe.
• Work with some of the world’s leading Life Sciences and Data Centre organisations.
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Clear pathway into senior commercial leadership.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic growth of the business.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment.