Business Development Manager
Location: Flexible (with UK and occasional international travel)- 1 day in the Office Fortnightly.
Type: Permanent
Sector: Nuclear / Defence / Engineering.
Clearance: Must be willing to undergo Baseline Security Screening
Start Date: ASAP
We’re recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join a high-performing team supporting critical projects across the nuclear, defence, and engineering sectors.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead client engagement, drive strategic growth initiatives, and enhance the organisation’s profile across target markets. You’ll play a key part in the end-to-end business development lifecycle — from market intelligence and stakeholder interaction to bid and proposal support.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Support the development and implementation of a business development strategy aligned with long-term company goals.
- Promote the organisation’s technical capabilities, services, and core values.
- Monitor and report on business development activities and maintain accurate sales forecasts.
- Lead capture planning efforts, including stakeholder engagement, win theme development, and competitor analysis.
- Contribute to market scanning and the identification of current and future business opportunities.
- Represent the business at relevant industry events, nationally and internationally.
- Prepare and deliver impactful client presentations that showcase full service capabilities.
- Assist with EOIs, PQQs, and tender submissions including storyboarding and proposal reviews.
- Collaborate with marketing on content for brochures, website, and social platforms.
- Support social impact initiatives by engaging with clients, community partners, and environmental programmes.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Proven track record in business development or sales within a technical or service-driven environment.
- Experience preparing and delivering client presentations.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project lifecycles.
- Effective at managing personal workload and driving results independently.
Desirable
- HNC/HND in Engineering or a qualification in Business Management/Administration.
- Sector knowledge in nuclear, defence, or industrial infrastructure.
Other Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willing to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Flexible to work additional hours during key bid deadlines.
- Committed to delivering work in line with company values.
Interested?
To apply or find out more, please contact Sha at Scantec:
shas@scantec.co.uk
0151 666 8929
