UK Business Development & Sales Manager - Nuclear & Renewable Energy

Scitech-EKIUM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekium, part of Groupe Snef, seeks an experienced Business Development & Sales Manager to drive growth in UK nuclear and renewable energy sectors. You will lead sales, build lasting client relationships and expand opportunities across consultancy, design, construction and compliance services.

Key responsibilities include leading proposals, tender submissions, and maintaining accurate CRM records while collaborating with UK and international teams to deliver integrated client solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven business development and sales experience in UK nuclear and/or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong track record of winning new business and profitable growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with experience managing pipelines and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD and sales activities across Ekium's consultancy, design, construction and compliance services.
• Develop and expand customer relationships; grow opportunities within existing accounts.
• Build and convert a strong pipeline to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Identify market trends and routes to market within nuclear and renewables sectors.
• Lead customer meetings, proposals and tender submissions; present to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with UK and international colleagues to develop integrated client solutions.
• Maintain CRM records, forecasting and sales reporting.
• Represent Ekium at industry events, conferences and networking activities.

Skills

BD & Sales

Relationship building

Forecasting

CRM management

Presentations

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Location: UK (Hybrid/Flexible)

Travel: Frequent UK travel with occasional international travel

Ekium, part of Groupe Snef, is a leading international engineering, consultancy and project delivery business operating across the energy, industry, marine, technology and infrastructure sectors.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development & Sales Manager to lead growth across our UK nuclear and renewable energy operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in expanding our customer base, developing strategic partnerships and driving sustainable revenue growth within two of the UK's most important energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive business development and sales activities across Ekium's consultancy, design, construction and compliance services.
• Develop new customer relationships while expanding opportunities within existing accounts.
• Build, maintain and convert a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Identify market trends, customer needs and routes to market within the nuclear and renewable energy sectors.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations, proposals and tender submissions.
• Work closely with UK and international colleagues to develop integrated client solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting and sales reporting.
• Represent Ekium at industry events, conferences and networking activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven business development and sales experience within the UK nuclear and/or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong track record of winning new business and delivering profitable growth.
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with experience managing sales pipelines and forecasts.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Consultative, customer-focused and solutions-led approach.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in engineering, science or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Technical background within nuclear, mechanical, electrical or related engineering disciplines.
• French language skills.

Why Join Ekium?

As part of an established international engineering group, you will have the opportunity to influence growth strategy, work alongside industry experts and help deliver innovative solutions across the UK's evolving energy sector.