Senior Submarines Business Development Leader

BMT; Teddington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Maternity Pay

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing Fund

26 Days Leave

Holiday trading

Discounts

Subscriptions paid

Job summary

BMT in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Business Development Manager – Submarines to drive growth across the UK submarines portfolio. You will build senior relationships across MoD, Navy Command, and industry partners, shaping opportunities from early engagement to successful bids.

This high-profile role within the Future Business team requires DV clearance, strategic thinking, and willingness to travel to customer, MOD and partner locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK defence and submarine market.
• Strong relationships with MoD, Navy Command, Defence Industry Partners.
• Proven track record securing strategic growth opportunities.
• Experience leading opportunity capture and bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth across UK submarines portfolio.
• Shape opportunities across lifecycle including AUKUS/SSN-AUKUS, Dreadnought, Astute, in-service support.
• Develop senior relationships with MoD, Submarine Delivery Agency and Royal Navy.
• Lead capture activities and bid submissions.
• Collaborate across technical, programme, commercial and capability teams.
• Influence investment decisions and growth strategy.

Skills

Business development

Submarines sector

Defence industry

Stakeholder management

Bid capture

Relationship building

Job description

BMT in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Business Development Manager – Submarines to drive growth across the UK submarines portfolio. You will build senior relationships across MoD, Navy Command, and industry partners, shaping opportunities from early engagement to successful bids.

This high-profile role within the Future Business team requires DV clearance, strategic thinking, and willingness to travel to customer, MOD and partner locations.