Strategic Growth Director — Nuclear Decommissioning

EMBS Engineering; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Commission - up to 25%

Development opportunities

Job summary

EMBS Engineering, a UK decommissioning specialist, seeks a senior Head of Growth to drive strategic expansion, manage key accounts and government relationships, and shape long-term growth plans. The role combines technical credibility with commercial acumen, coordinating with bid, financial and technical teams to win new business.

The post holder will travel across UK offices and client sites, lead cross-functional teams, and report to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior growth role in UK nuclear decommissioning or related markets.
• Strong technical understanding of the decommissioning market lifecycle.
• Experience delivering tenders within EPC and/or consultancy environments.
• Excellent leadership with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication for tenders, presentations and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a five-year strategic growth plan for the Decommissioning sector.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners and Government bodies.
• Identify and lead opportunities from initial engagement through tender submission.
• Shape winning bid strategies with technical, commercial and financial teams.
• Develop a sales forecast pipeline and support sector budgeting.
• Champion development of new accounts and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify practical client solutions.
• Monitor market developments to inform strategy.

Skills

Business development

Growth strategy

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Business or Nuclear/Engineering

Job description

EMBS Engineering, a UK decommissioning specialist, seeks a senior Head of Growth to drive strategic expansion, manage key accounts and government relationships, and shape long-term growth plans. The role combines technical credibility with commercial acumen, coordinating with bid, financial and technical teams to win new business.

The post holder will travel across UK offices and client sites, lead cross-functional teams, and report to the executive team.