Director Nuclear Business Development

Vallum Associates

$150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (MBA preferred)
  • 10+ years in energy infrastructure or power generation business development
  • Strong grasp of advanced nuclear and SMR technologies
  • Experienced in formulating commercial strategies for complex projects
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Familiarity with nuclear licensing and reactor technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage relationships with utilities and industrial clients
  • Lead customer engagement from opportunity identification to contract completion
  • Identify customer needs and create compelling commercial proposals
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to pursue customer opportunities
  • Conduct presentations, workshops, and negotiations effectively
  • Mentor and guide junior business development staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape commercial strategies in a growing sector
  • Work with cutting-edge nuclear technologies
  • Engage with a variety of stakeholders across industries
  • Play a pivotal role in advancing North America's energy strategy
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional support
Full Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading developer within the advanced nuclear and SMR sector, driving commercial growth and strategic customer engagement across the North American energy market.

As Director of Nuclear Business Development, you will lead relationships with utilities, industrial customers and strategic partners, identifying opportunities to deploy next-generation nuclear technologies while shaping long-term commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage relationships with utility and industrial customers across the nuclear market.
  • Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.
  • Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.
  • Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
  • Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (MBA preferred).
  • 10+ years' experience in power generation or energy infrastructure business development, commercial strategy or key account management.
  • Strong understanding of advanced nuclear, SMRs and/or utility procurement processes.
  • Experience developing commercial strategies for complex capital projects.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls or reactor technologies is highly desirable.

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