DBD is seeking a commercially astute and strategically driven Business Development Lead to accelerate growth within our Defence portfolio.
Reporting to the Defence Partner, this role is responsible for identifying, shaping and converting opportunities across the UK nuclear defence landscape. You will play a central role in expanding our presence across existing and new client organisations, strengthening strategic relationships and positioning DBD for long-term, sustainable growth.
This is a high-impact role suited to someone with strong sector credibility, commercial instinct and a well-developed network within UK nuclear defence.
What you will be doing:
Leading Defence sector growth strategy, identifying priority clients, frameworks and programmes.
Proactively developing new client relationships across MoD, primes and the wider defence supply chain.
Expanding existing accounts, identifying opportunities to increase scope, capability and value.
Leading commercial negotiations on contracts and framework agreements.
Collaborating with Capability Partners (Engineering, Assurance and Mission Support) to shape compelling technical and commercial propositions.
Working closely with Recruitment and Resourcing teams to align pipeline opportunities with talent strategy.
Providing robust forecasting of pipeline, revenue and resource demand.
Representing DBD at industry forums, client meetings and sector events to enhance brand visibility and credibility.
Supporting bid strategy and ensuring high-quality, competitive submissions.
Formal qualifications or training:
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrable experience in business development within UK nuclear defence.
Strong understanding of regulatory, commercial and delivery environments within the defence sector.
Evidence of successful contract negotiation and framework engagement.
Make a Difference with DBD:
DBD is an independent, UK-headquartered mid-cap nuclear consultancy entering its next phase of growth.
We have built a strong reputation across Defence, Decommissioning and New Build programmes, combining technical credibility with commercial agility. Now we are focused on scaling intelligently, strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding our market presence.
We offer the opportunity to influence at senior levels, shape meaningful programmes and contribute to the growth of an ambitious, forward-thinking business.
Make a difference today with DBD.
Benefits: up to 20% bonus, 25 days holiday, enhanced pension, private health insurance, private dental, and more
DBD is an independent global enterprise providing innovative solutions to complex technical, engineering and strategic challenges in highly regulated industries. Our success since launch in 2004 has been built on the quality of our delivery to our Clients, provided by our management and technical expertise. This consistent high quality delivery has led to the establishment of trust based, long term relationships with our Clients.
Since 2004 we have had an unswerving focus on recruitment of leading management and technical specialists who, on average, have over 20 years international experience in front end design, process and systems engineering, commissioning, decommissioning, safety and regulation in the nuclear, power and chemical plant sectors.
Today, our specialists operate across many major processing and power sites, including key nuclear sites in the UK. We also provide services to Clients and Partners in North America, Europe, Japan and South Africa. Whilst we guard our independence fiercely, we work with or alongside most major companies without becoming in any way biased towards any individual technologies, designs or operators.
A key differentiator for DBD is our dedication to building a clear understanding of the Client’s requirement, their objectives and success criteria. The expertise of our personnel underpins this quality-assured approach to all of our work.
