Clean Energy Business Development Director
Cavendish Nuclear
Provides critical nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning internationally.
Lead business development for clean energy, driving growth of nuclear tech.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nuclear Engineering
Safety Services
Decommissioning
Project Management
Consulting
Design Engineering
Radiological Protection
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Clean Energy
Defence
Civil Decommissioning
Nuclear New Build
Radiological Protection
Environmental Monitoring
Engineering Consultancy
Safety Consultancy
Role
Description
business development
team management
stakeholder relations
opportunity identification
strategic collaboration
- Leading business development initiatives across the Clean Energy portfolio
- Managing and mentoring a team to deliver commercial success
- Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders in the nuclear sector
- Identifying and securing new growth opportunities in clean energy markets
- Collaborating with senior leadership to shape strategic direction
Requirements
uk nuclear
business development
growth
leadership
network
learning
- Strong network and knowledge of the UK nuclear market
- Proven experience in a business development or growth role within the nuclear industry
- We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of delivering growth
Benefits
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
- Generous holiday allowance
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Employee share scheme
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must obtain and maintain security check (sc) clearance
Company
Overview
40+ Years
Nuclear Heritage
Experience rooted in decades of nuclear expertise and legacy.
£1–1.8B Contracts
Nuclear Contracts
Delivers large-scale nuclear projects worldwide with significant financial backing.
13 Licence Sites
Licensed Nuclear Facilities
Operates and manages multiple UK nuclear sites under licence.
- Evolved through amalgamations into a global nuclear specialist.
- Delivers projects across the full nuclear lifecycle, including reactor build support and radioactive waste clean-up.
- Operates in civil new builds, military Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and complex decommissioning.
- Known for high-tech services such as plutonium facility characterisation and advanced modular reactor collaborations.
- Expanding UK nuclear expertise globally with offices in Japan and the US.
- Leads cutting-edge partnerships, including high-temperature gas-cooled reactor research.
Culture + Values
- Creating a safe and secure world, together.
- Dedicated to having a fair, honest and transparent way of working.
- Uncompromising stance to anti‑bribery and corruption.
- Commitment to prevent Modern Slavery.
- Ensuring the security of all customer information.
- High standard of employee and supplier conduct.
- Utilising and supporting small and medium suppliers.
Environment + Sustainability
40% by 2024
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aim to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2024 as part of the net-zero strategy.
40% Energy Use
Building Energy Efficiency
Targeting a 40% reduction in energy consumption in buildings to support sustainability goals.
50% Water Reduction
Mains Water Usage
Aiming to reduce mains water consumption by 50% to conserve resources.
60% Waste Reduction
Controlled Waste Management
Committed to reducing controlled waste by 60% and achieving zero waste to landfill.
100% Certified Packaging
Sustainable Materials
Ensuring all new packaging and stationary is FSC or PEFC certified to promote sustainable sourcing.
- Aligned with Babcock International Group’s Plan Zero 40 carbon reduction plan (net zero by 2050 for UK operations).
- Support nuclear as a key component of a net zero society, with involvement in SMRs, AMRs, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
- Increase energy efficiency of manufacturing and lab sites.
- Roll-out of electric vehicles and utilisation of water capture and storage.
- Carbon management performance accredited by the Carbon Trust.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Identified as a Disability Confident employer with accessible workplace practices.
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