Business Development Manager – Nuclear & Defence

Company: NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Nuclear Defence (UK / Hybrid)

Are you a Business Development Manager who understands complex engineering environments?Do you enjoy building relationships across highly regulated industries such as nuclear or defence?Would you like to play a key role in growing major automation and control systems projects?

What’s in it for youFantastic basic salary & bonus Company car or car allowance28 days holiday plus bank holidays6.5% pension schemeLife assurance (4 annual salary)Private healthcare

What will you be doing?Driving business development activity within the Nuclear Defence sectorBuilding and managing relationships with key contractors, end users and industry partnersDeveloping and executing a growth strategy for your market segmentIdentifying new opportunities and building a strong pipeline of projectsWorking with internal engineering and delivery teams to shape technical solutionsSupporting bid activity and ensuring strong commercial outcomes on new contracts Representing the business at client meetings, industry events and presentationsWhere you’ll be doing itYou’ll be joining a long-established engineering and system integration business that delivers advanced automation and control systems into some of the UK’s most critical industrial environments. Their work spans sectors such as energy, transmission and distribution, and highly regulated infrastructure, where reliability, safety and innovation are essential. With decades of experience delivering complex projects, the business is continuing to expand its presence in specialised sectors including nuclear and defence, creating new opportunities for growth and long-term partnerships.

What you’ll needProven experience in Business Development, Sales or Account Management within engineering or technical industriesExperience working within Nuclear, Defence, Energy or similarly regulated sectorsStrong understanding of automation, control systems or electrical engineering solutionsTrack record of developing new business and growing key accountsStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skillsAbility to build relationships with stakeholders at all levelsDegree, HNC/HND or apprenticeship within an engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

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Posted: March 13th, 2026