Business Development Specialist

Scantec Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear industry is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead client engagement and drive strategic growth initiatives. This role involves maintaining relationships, supporting business strategies, and representing the company at events. With responsibilities across critical sectors like nuclear and defence, the role offers an exciting opportunity for growth and engagement within a high-performing team. Candidates should possess a strong background in business development and relevant qualifications to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within a technical or service-driven environment.
• Experience preparing and delivering client presentations.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support the development and implementation of a business development strategy.
• Prepare and deliver impactful client presentations.

Skills

Business Development

Client Engagement

Market Intelligence

Strategic Growth Initiatives

Stakeholder Interaction

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Business Management/Administration

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant- White Collar Recruiter- Contract roles within the Nuclear Industry

Junior Business Development Manager

Location: Flexible (with UK and occasional international travel)- 1 day in the Office Fortnightly.

Clearance: Must be willing to undergo Baseline Security Screening

We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical projects across the nuclear, defence, and engineering sectors.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead client engagement, drive strategic growth initiatives, and enhance the organisation’s profile across target markets. You’ll play a key part in the end-to-end business development lifecycle — from market intelligence and stakeholder interaction to bid and proposal support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support the development and implementation of a business development strategy aligned with long-term company goals.
• Promote the organisation’s technical capabilities, services, and core values.
• Monitor and report on business development activities and maintain accurate sales forecasts.
• Lead capture planning efforts, including stakeholder engagement, win theme development, and competitor analysis.
• Contribute to market scanning and the identification of current and future business opportunities.
• Represent the business at relevant industry events, nationally and internationally.
• Prepare and deliver impactful client presentations that showcase full service capabilities.
• Assist with EOIs, PQQs, and tender submissions including storyboarding and proposal reviews.
• Collaborate with marketing on content for brochures, website, and social platforms.
• Support social impact initiatives by engaging with clients, community partners, and environmental programmes.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in business development or sales within a technical or service-driven environment.
• Experience preparing and delivering client presentations.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles.
• Effective at managing personal workload and driving results independently.
• HNC/HND in Engineering or a qualification in Business Management/Administration.
• Sector knowledge in nuclear, defence, or industrial infrastructure.

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Flexible to work additional hours during key bid deadlines.
• Committed to delivering work in line with company values.

Interested?

To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at Scantec:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

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