Business Manager - Nuclear

Vulcain Engineering, an international engineering consultancy, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructure projects that will shape the world of tomorrow. With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering high-value engineering expertise tailored to our clients’ most complex challenges.

In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

Our core business is built around delivering exceptional engineering & consulting services for client accounts and their projects. Each framework led by a dedicated account owner who builds relationships, identifies opportunities, and ensures delivery through a team of consultants. Acting almost like mini-business owners, our Business Managers take responsibility for growth, profitability, and client satisfaction.

We’re looking for someone to take on one (or more) of our developing and new client accounts – raising our profile, unlocking opportunities, growing and leading a team of consultants to deliver outstanding results. You’ll have the autonomy to run your own profit centre, acting as the face of Vulcain for your clients, with the full support of our skilled recruitment and business teams.

• Take ownership of a defined section of the business and be fully responsible for its profit and loss.
• Manage customer accounts end-to-end, including business development, bidding, recruitment, delivery, and team leadership.
• Work closely with a supportive team to ensure you have the tools and backing to succeed.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow market presence and drive revenue.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and representative of Vulcain.
• Lead, coach, and support your own delivery team to ensure high performance.

This position is both challenging and rewarding. With responsibility for your own profit centre, you will gain experience in all aspects of growing and managing your own account. You will be supported by a great team to ensure you have everything you need to be successful.

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Experience with in the UK nuclear industry and an understanding of engineering principles, ideally with knowledge of how they apply across a project lifecycle.
• Minimum bachelor degree in a technical, project management, commercial subject or similar.
• Commercial awareness, including experience with utilisation, pricing, profitability or account/contract growth.
• Currently hold, or be eligible to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance for UK Defence and Nuclear sites.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust, influence, and develop strong client and consultant relationships.
• Brings a consultancy mindset – relationship‑led, commercially aware, and able to represent Vulcain effectively to high‑profile stakeholders.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to client locations across the North West weekly or when required.

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior‑level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• 25 Days Annual…