Director of Nuclear Strategy & Growth

Director of Nuclear Strategy

Location: UK, flexible
Reports to: Head of Nuclear Business Unit

Salary: Competitive + 20% performance related bonus + fantastic benefits

Closing Date: 4pm, Wednesday 18th November 

Shape the next phase of our growth in Nuclear

Bureau Veritas is looking for an experienced and commercially driven Director of Nuclear Strategy to play a pivotal role in the continued development of our nuclear business.

This is a senior strategic position with a clear mandate: identify new markets, open new client relationships and drive sustainable revenue growth by diversifying our nuclear customer base.

Working closely with our nuclear leadership team, operational teams, Sales, Bids and Marketing, you will develop and execute our growth strategy across the UK and wider S&WE Nuclear markets.

You’ll combine market insight with strong industry relationships and commercial leadership, identifying where Bureau Veritas can add the greatest value and turning those opportunities into long-term client partnerships.

What will you be doing?

As Director of Nuclear Strategy, you will:

• Develop and execute a clear sales and growth strategy to strengthen our position within the nuclear market.
• Identify new target markets, clients and opportunities aligned to Bureau Veritas’ wider service capabilities.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and emerging client requirements to identify areas of future growth.
• Build and develop senior relationships with new and prospective clients across Nuclear, Defence and other high-hazard environments.
• Proactively generate and qualify opportunities through your industry network, market knowledge and targeted business development activity.
• Understand clients' strategic and technical challenges and bring together the right Bureau Veritas capabilities to provide solutions.
• Lead sales and bid activity for major opportunities, ensuring compelling propositions and commercially robust proposals.
• Negotiate and close new business agreements that deliver sustainable value for both our clients and Bureau Veritas.
• Coach and mentor colleagues across the nuclear business, helping embed a culture of Sales Excellence and client-focused growth.
• Partner with Marketing to develop targeted campaigns and strengthen Bureau Veritas' visibility within the nuclear sector.
• Represent Bureau Veritas at key industry events, conferences and senior client meetings.
• Provide senior leadership with clear insight into pipeline, market trends, sales performance and strategic growth opportunities.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who can combine nuclear industry knowledge, strategic thinking and commercial credibility.

You'll ideally bring:

• A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, combined with strong commercial, sales or business development experience.
• Demonstratable experience in a senior sale, commercial or business development position, ideally within Nuclear, Defence or another high hazard/regulated sector.
• A strong track record of winning new business, opening new markets and developing major client relationships.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic growth plans against revenue targets.
• Strong knowledge of the nuclear market and an established network of relevant industry contacts.
• The credibility to engage with senior decisionmakers and understand complex technical and commercial requirements.
• Experience leading, coaching or developing successful sales and business development teams.
• Strong bid, presentation, negotiation and contract-closing skills.
• An analytical approach, using market intelligence, CRM data and pipeline insight to prioritise opportunities and make informed commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to represent Bureau Veritas at senior client and industry level.

How will success be measured?

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:

• Delivery against new-business revenue targets.
• Growth in high-quality, qualified opportunities.
• Diversification of the nuclear client and revenue portfolio.
• Development of new strategic customer relationships.
• Increased Bureau Veritas presence and brand recognition across the nuclear market.
• A stronger and more consistent sales excellence culture across the nuclear business.

Why Bureau Veritas?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role where you can have a genuine influence on the future direction of our nuclear business.

You'll have the platform to use your industry knowledge and network to shape strategy, create new opportunities and build relationships that support long-term growth, while drawing on the breadth of technical expertise and services available across Bureau Veritas.

If you're a strategic commercial leader who understands the nuclear landscape and knows how to turn market opportunity into sustainable growth, we'd love to hear from you.