Business Development Manager - Inspection Services
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and LRQA GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Role Purpose
Reporting to the UK Sales Manager within the Industrial Sector, the Business Development Manager is responsible for winning new logos and project-based inspection work across priority industrial markets. This is a growth-critical role focused on market entry, opportunity creation, and converting complex inspection projects into long-term client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify, target, and secure new logo clients for industrial inspection services, with a strong focus on project-based opportunities
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Develop and execute proactive business development strategies to penetrate new markets, sectors, and customer segments
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Own the full sales lifecycle from lead generation through qualification, bid submission, negotiation, and contract award
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Build senior-level relationships with engineering, procurement, quality, and asset integrity stakeholders within target organisations
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Lead the pursuit of inspection projects including PED, ASME, Welding, Container, and PSSR-related scopes
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Drive early engagement on upcoming capital projects, shutdowns, maintenance programmes, and regulatory-driven inspections
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Lead and contribute to strategic bids and tenders, shaping technical scope, commercial strategy, and value propositions
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Collaborate with internal technical, operations, and delivery teams to ensure proposals are competitive, deliverable, and margin-aligned
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Position and introduce new inspection services added to the portfolio through acquisitions and service development
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Maintain a robust new business pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting
Skills and Experience
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Proven success in winning new logo business and securing inspection-led projects in a B2B industrial environment
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Strong technical and commercial understanding of industrial inspection services, including PED, ASME, Welding, Container, or PSSR inspections
Experience selling into complex industrial organisations such as energy, manufacturing, process, or infrastructure sectors
Demonstrable ability to originate and close high-value, project-based opportunities
Confidence presenting technical and commercial solutions to senior engineering, procurement, and executive stakeholders
Experience managing bids, tenders, and proposals, with a strong grasp of pricing strategy and margin control
Knowledge of the business assurance or TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) sector is highly advantageous
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LRQA GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.