Business Development Manager – Nuclear

Kury UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kury UK Ltd, a specialist nuclear engineering company, is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager to grow its UK presence. Reporting to the General Manager, you will build lasting relationships with clients in the nuclear sector and identify strategic opportunities to expand our portfolio.

This role requires a Master’s degree in Business Management and 5–10 years of relevant experience in business development and account management within the UK market.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Management or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the UK nuclear market is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow Kury UK's presence in the UK nuclear sector by building lasting client relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market insights and client engagement.
• Drive revenue growth and manage a strategic portfolio of accounts.
• Lead commercial negotiations from initial contact to contract award.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to design and deliver engineering solutions.
• Maintain accurate pipeline forecasts and provide risk/opportunity updates.
• Support project delivery and ongoing post-sale client engagement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory standards, and emerging projects.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Nuclear industry knowledge

UK market understanding

Communication skills

Autonomous mindset

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in Business Management

Job description

Education Level

Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Management

Experience

5 to 10 years of experience

Salary

Attractive following experience, with a fixed base and bonus based on performance

Visa sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

ABOUT US

Kury UK Ltd is a specialist nuclear engineering company with 26 years of experience supporting complex projects in nuclear design and safety. Operating internationally across three countries, we combine deep sector expertise with a responsive, client-focused approach.

Kury UK is part of the Parlym Group, an international engineering group serving the energy sector. This partnership gives us the scale, multidisciplinary expertise and resources of a global organisation while preserving the agility and close working relationships of a specialist team.

In the UK, we support leading nuclear programmes, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, by helping clients address demanding engineering and safety challenges. As we enter an ambitious new phase of growth, we are seeking an accomplished Business Development Manager to build and develop a new client portfolio, open strategic accounts and strengthen our position across the UK nuclear market.

Our values

Curiosity, Trust, Rigour and Teamwork.

Suitable candidate

You have very good communication and influencing skills.

You are autonomous and able to adapt yourself quickly in a collaborative environment.

You are a good team player.

JOB OVERVIEW

Your goal will be to grow our presence in the nuclear sector in the UK by building lasting customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth, strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding Kury UK’s presence across the UK nuclear market.

Your key responsibilities will be the following:

• Identify and prospect new clients within the nuclear sector, understand their challenges.
• Manage a strategic portfolio of nuclear sector accounts, building long-term relationships to drive growth and maximise customer value.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding clients’ strategies, challenges, and future needs.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market insight, networking, and strong client engagement.
• Collaborate with the General manager of the company to design and deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations from initial contact through to contract award and project handover.
• Manage the P&L for the portfolio under the supervision of the General Manager, supporting profitable growth through effective forecasting, margin management and sound commercial decision-making.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory standards, and emerging projects.
• Work closely with partners to strengthen client relationships and maximise business potential.
• Support seamless project delivery while maintaining ongoing client engagement post-sale.

During the first months, you can count on the KURY Team to support you with your tasks and development within the company.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Solid Business development and Account management experience, proven track record of developing client relationships through new business acquisition and account expansion.
• Experience working in the nuclear industry and a solid understanding of the UK nuclear market.
• Dynamic, proactive and autonomous mindset, enjoying challenging environments and missions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to drive strategic conversations.
• Perseverance, driven by performance and continuous improvement.
• A good understanding of engineering solutions, or the ability to quickly develop technical knowledge.