DBD is seeking a forward-thinking Business Development Lead to drive expansion across our Energy portfolio, including civil nuclear new build, decommissioning and adjacent energy markets.
Reporting to the Energy Partner, this role will lead strategic growth initiatives, build senior client relationships and position DBD as a trusted delivery partner across major programmes and frameworks.
You will combine sector insight with commercial leadership to unlock new opportunities, strengthen market presence and support long-term business growth.
What you will be doing:
Defining and executing the Energy sector growth strategy in alignment with DBD’s wider objectives.
Identifying and converting opportunities across civil nuclear, decommissioning and related energy markets.
Developing relationships with key stakeholders across operators, regulators, Tier 1 contractors and delivery partners.
Expanding existing frameworks and contracts to increase scope and value.
Leading commercial negotiations and supporting bid strategy.
Collaborating with technical capability leads to shape competitive, differentiated solutions.
Aligning opportunity pipeline with workforce and resourcing strategy.
Providing accurate pipeline forecasting and market intelligence.
Acting as a senior representative of DBD across industry engagements and events.
Formal qualifications or training:
Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
Proven business development experience within civil nuclear, decommissioning or broader regulated energy markets.
Strong understanding of UK nuclear frameworks and commercial models.
Demonstrable success in securing and growing strategic client relationships.
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.
