Nuclear Business Development Lead (Hybrid, UK)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP via Aviva DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Reservists paid leave

'Be Kind Day' charitable leave

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, a core part of Babcock International Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK's nuclear sector across multiple locations with hybrid working options. The role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, expanding the order book and strengthening market position through proactive relationship building and bid leadership.

As part of Cavendish Nuclear, you will collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive solutions, manage

Qualifications

• Proven experience securing business opportunities within the nuclear or defence sectors.
• Strong network of customer contacts across relevant industry markets.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and negotiate successfully.
• Experience developing and managing opportunity pipelines, bids and capture plans.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of contracts, risk and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with customers, partners and key stakeholders to identify new business opportunities and strengthen existing accounts.
• Developing and managing a pipeline of future opportunities, converting early engagement into successful contract awards.
• Leading the planning and preparation of major opportunities, working collaboratively with internal teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Maintaining account plans, monitoring market activity and providing regular updates on opportunities, risks and business performance.
• Supporting bid activities and acting as the link between customers and the wider business to secure new work and protect existing revenue.
• Travel to internal and external customer sites will be expected as required.

Skills

Nuclear/defence BD

Stakeholder management

Bid management

Commercial acumen

Customer relationship

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear, a core part of Babcock International Group, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UK's nuclear sector across multiple locations with hybrid working options. The role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, expanding the order book and strengthening market position through proactive relationship building and bid leadership.

As part of Cavendish Nuclear, you will collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive solutions, manage