Business Development Director
Assystem Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Posted 6 days ago
About Assystem
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. With 8,000 employees in 13 countries, we provide engineering and project management services across life cycles. Ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering, we aim to ensure a reliable energy future.
The Role
We’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to lead and grow strategic client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and drive Assystem’s market position within the UK and global energy sectors. This senior role is critical to shaping our business strategy and expanding our client network.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement comprehensive sector and market plans to support strategic growth.
* Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
* Identify new business opportunities and lead proactive pursuit activities across energy sectors.
* Collaborate with internal teams to align business development initiatives with delivery capability.
* Lead and contribute to bid strategies, ensuring competitive positioning and client alignment.
* Manage strategic accounts to ensure profitability and long-term partnership value.
* Represent Assystem at industry events and contribute to thought leadership through publications and presentations.
* Stay informed of market trends, emerging technologies, and policy developments to inform business strategy.
Qualifications
* Proven track record in business development or client relationship management, ideally within the energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
* Strong understanding of market dynamics and strategic planning.
* Skilled in building partnerships and influencing at senior stakeholder level.
* Experience leading bids, proposals, and capture plans for complex technical projects.
* Commercially astute, with a focus on achieving sustainable and profitable growth.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
* A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment.
Additional Information
Many roles at Assystem are subject to security and export‑control restrictions. Security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of residency in the UK, among other requirements.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote and foster all forms of diversity within our company.
Application
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