Strategic BD Director - Global Energy & Nuclear Markets

ASSYSTEM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Director to shape business strategies and expand client networks in the energy sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and experience in client relationship management. This full-time role involves travel across the UK and occasionally internationally, offering a dynamic environment and significant career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or client relationship management ideally within the energy engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and strategic planning.
• Skilled in building partnerships and influencing at senior stakeholder level.
• Experience leading bids, proposals and capture plans for complex technical projects.
• Commercially astute with a focus on achieving sustainable and profitable growth.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced purpose‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sector and market plans to support strategic growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead proactive pursuit activities across energy sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development initiatives with delivery capability.
• Lead and contribute to bid strategies ensuring competitive positioning and client alignment.
• Manage strategic accounts to ensure profitability and long‑term partnership value.
• Represent the company at industry events and contribute to thought leadership through publications and presentations.
• Stay informed of market trends, emerging technologies and policy developments.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

B2B Sales

Marketing

Sales Pipeline

Salesforce

Strategic Planning

Enterprise Sales

Negotiation

Lead Generation

Contracts

Job description

A leading nuclear engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Business Development Director to shape business strategies and expand client networks in the energy sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in business development, excellent communication skills, and experience in client relationship management. This full-time role involves travel across the UK and occasionally internationally, offering a dynamic environment and significant career progression opportunities.