Business Development Manager

Reach Subsea; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore energy solutions provider is seeking a Business Development Manager in Aberdeen City, Scotland. In this role, you will drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing client relationships in the subsea and offshore energy sectors. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. Apply now to join a company committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within subsea, offshore, or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in subsea and offshore energy sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support proposal efforts with tendering and engineering teams.

Skills

Business development experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Self-starter attitude

Client relationship management

Job description

Reach Subsea continues to expand, driven by our commitment to delivering cutting‑edge solutions to the offshore energy sector. With a solid foundation in technical excellence and a growing portfolio of projects, we are now focused on strengthening our commercial presence.

To support this next phase of growth, we are seeking a results‑driven Business Development professional with a passion for business growth and a strong interest in the energy and subsea industries.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, based in the UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our ongoing growth strategy, working closely with the UK Managing Director and the wider Commercial team.

You will lead efforts to identify and secure new business opportunities, while nurturing relationships with existing clients across both UK and international markets.

In this role, you will collaborate with our Group Tendering and Engineering teams, applying strategic insights while remaining hands‑on, reinforced by strong commercial acumen.

The Key Responsibilities Within This Role

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the subsea, defence and offshore energy sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support proposal efforts in collaboration with tendering, engineering and project teams.
• Monitor and report on market trends and sector activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and implement effective marketing and sales strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

The Key Qualifications And Skills We Are Looking For

• Proven track record in business development, ideally within subsea, offshore, or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to travel as required.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a growing company with big ambitions, apply now!

About Reach Subsea

Our services are delivered through a fleet of vessels, supported by offices in Norway, Sweden, the UK, the US, Brazil, Trinidad, Australia, and Singapore. We currently employ close to 500 people across both offshore and onshore locations. The company operates a wide range of work and survey ROVs from its fleet of vessels, ranging from smaller survey, IMR, and light construction vessels to high‑capacity subsea construction vessels. Operations are performed by highly qualified offshore personnel and supported by competent onshore engineering resources. The Group’s objective is to offer high quality solutions and technology to clients in need of ocean data and services. Our vision, ‘Sustainable access to ocean space,’ underpins our commitment to developing sustainable solutions while carefully balancing the interests of all our stakeholder groups.