Business Development Manager

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with an engineering background and a passion for turning technical expertise into meaningful commercial success? Do you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and owning the full journey from first conversation through to deal closure? Looking for a role where you’ll have real influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape growth within an innovative, forward‑thinking engineering and software business? Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, Newcastle‑based engineering and software specialist, as they look to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to support the next phase of their growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a technically brilliant, values‑driven organisation operating at the forefront of offshore wind and engineering innovation. The Role As Business Development Manager, you’ll sit within a small but high‑impact Commercial Team, working closely with senior leadership to identify, develop, and close revenue‑generating opportunities. You’ll take ownership of sales across subscription‑based engineering software, bespoke consultancy services, and collaborative R&D and innovation projects. This role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery and will suit someone who enjoys having responsibility, influence, and variety. You’ll be trusted to use your initiative, contribute ideas, and help shape both commercial strategy and market positioning, while working collaboratively with technical, marketing, and leadership teams. You’ll also build a deep understanding of the offshore wind value chain, industry challenges, and market trends, using that insight to prioritise and pursue the most valuable opportunities – both in the UK and globally.