Business Development Director at Assystem Canada

Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Market Dynamics, Strategic Planning, Partnership Building, Negotiation, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Bid Strategies, Technical Projects, Commercial Acumen, Sustainable Growth, Communication Skills, Influencing Skills, Thought Leadership, Emerging Technologies

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 13 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. We aim to ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description About Assystem At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition. Our 8,000 Switchers blend world-class engineering expertise with digital innovation to shape the future of low-carbon power. Join us as we deliver pioneering nuclear and energy projects that make a real global impact. Why Join the Community of Switchers? By joining Assystem, you’ll be part of one of the top three largest independent nuclear engineering companies worldwide. You will work on major projects that redefine what’s possible in nuclear and energy infrastructure, alongside a community of experts committed to advancing the future of clean energy. 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, expanding our client network, and ensuring our continued success in a rapidly evolving low-carbon landscape. The role can be based from any of our UK offices, but will require a degree of travel across the UK and occasionally internationally. 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 About You 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. If you’re ready to help shape the future of low-carbon energy and play a pivotal role in Assystem’s growth journey, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become a Switcher. Together, let’s engineer a cleaner, brighter future. Additional Information Why Join the Community of Switchers? Join one of the top three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and be a part of a dynamic team driving energy transition. At Assystem, we offer a multicultural environment, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading projects that make a real difference in the world. Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

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Responsibilities

The Business Development Director will lead and grow strategic client relationships while identifying new business opportunities. This role is critical for shaping business strategy and expanding the client network in the energy sector.