Business Development Manager

DBD International; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Private dental

Job summary

DBD is seeking a forward-thinking Business Development Lead to drive expansion across our Energy portfolio, including civil nuclear new build, decommissioning and adjacent energy markets. Reporting to the Energy Partner, this role will lead strategic growth initiatives, build senior client relationships and position DBD as a trusted delivery partner across major programmes and frameworks.

You will combine sector insight with commercial leadership to unlock new opportunities, strengthen market

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within civil nuclear, decommissioning or broader regulated energy markets.
• Strong understanding of UK nuclear frameworks and commercial models.
• Demonstrable success in securing and growing strategic client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Energy sector growth strategy aligned with wider objectives.
• Identify and convert opportunities across civil nuclear and related energy markets.
• Develop relationships with operators, regulators, Tier 1 contractors and delivery partners.
• Expand frameworks and contracts to increase scope and value.
• Lead commercial negotiations and support bid strategy.
• Collaborate with technical capability leads to shape competitive, differentiated solutions.
• Align opportunity pipeline with workforce and resourcing strategy.
• Provide accurate pipeline forecasting and market intelligence.
• Represent DBD at industry engagements and events.

Skills

Business development

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

Commercial leadership

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Job description

Role summary: DBD is seeking a forward-thinking Business Development Lead to drive expansion across our Energy portfolio, including civil nuclear new build, decommissioning and adjacent energy markets.

Reporting to the Energy Partner, this role will lead strategic growth initiatives, build senior client relationships and position DBD as a trusted delivery partner across major programmes and frameworks.

You will combine sector insight with commercial leadership to unlock new opportunities, strengthen market presence and support long-term business growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Defining and executing the Energy sector growth strategy in alignment with DBD’s wider objectives.
• Identifying and converting opportunities across civil nuclear, decommissioning and related energy markets.
• Developing relationships with key stakeholders across operators, regulators, Tier 1 contractors and delivery partners.
• Expanding existing frameworks and contracts to increase scope and value.
• Leading commercial negotiations and supporting bid strategy.
• Collaborating with technical capability leads to shape competitive, differentiated solutions.
• Aligning opportunity pipeline with workforce and resourcing strategy.
• Providing accurate pipeline forecasting and market intelligence.
• Acting as a senior representative of DBD across industry engagements and events.

Formal qualifications or training:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Proven business development experience within civil nuclear, decommissioning or broader regulated energy markets.
• Strong understanding of UK nuclear frameworks and commercial models.
• Demonstrable success in securing and growing strategic client relationships.

Make a Difference with DBD:

DBD is an independent, UK-headquartered mid-cap nuclear consultancy entering its next phase of growth.

We have built a strong reputation across Defence, Decommissioning and New Build programmes, combining technical credibility with commercial agility. Now we are focused on scaling intelligently, strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding our market presence.

We offer the opportunity to influence at senior levels, shape meaningful programmes and contribute to the growth of an ambitious, forward-thinking business.

Make a difference today with DBD.

Benefits:

• up to 20% bonus
• 25 days holiday
• enhanced pension
• private health insurance
• private dental
• and more