Business Development Officer - Passive Fire

Overview

Business Development Officer • Passive Fire Protection • Office-based: Paddington, London • Salary £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