Commercial / Business Development Manager – Ireland

About the role

A leading international MEP and Engineering Consultancy is hiring a Commercial / Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Irish market. The role is highly client‑facing and focuses on developing strategic relationships, winning new business, and increasing the company's presence across sectors such as Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Data Centres, and Life Sciences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to support long‑term growth.
• Build relationships with developers, architects, contractors, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new project opportunities within the Irish construction and property sectors.
• Lead bids, tenders, presentations, and other work‑winning activities.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Work with technical and marketing teams to strengthen market positioning and brand awareness.
• Manage sales pipelines, CRM activity, and client relationship programmes.

Required profile

• 10+ years' experience in the built environment sector.
• Strong track record in business development, client management, or winning work within a consultancy, contractor, or supplier organisation.
• Deep understanding of the Irish engineering, construction, and property markets.
• Well‑established network of developers, architects, contractors, and industry contacts in Ireland.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within MEP, engineering consultancy, sustainability, or technical consultancy environments is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus and pension contributions.
• 22–27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible 37.5‑hour work week (8 am–6 pm).
• Personal development plan and mentoring from senior leaders.
• Employee Assistance Program, annual health checks, and fitness initiatives.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Regular social events, including a Christmas party weekend and Employee Appreciation Day.
• Opportunities to work across IN2 offices in London, Dublin, Berlin, Belfast, Athlone, and Madrid.