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We're committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs.

By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we're tackling some of the world's most complex challenges. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what's next.

Let's build the future—together.

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Director – Nuclear Fuel Cycle, to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Responsible for identifying, evaluating and capturing new business opportunities and establishing relationships with potential customers and partners. Informs customers and partners of products and services that fit well with customer business needs.

• Participates in strategy development for Commercial Nuclear Services in the U.S.

• Reports to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) assists with the growth strategy for assigned markets.

• Leads business development activities for Commercial Nuclear market segment, specifically in commercial nuclear fuel cycle projects, and captures new business for this segment to ensure continued company financial health.

• Identifies new business opportunities through customer and industry contacts.

• Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.

• Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships.

• Coordinates company resources in the pursuit and capture of new work.

• Develops capture plans for specific targets that address opportunities, preferred approaches, competitive analyses and business fundamentals.

• Identifies teaming partners, develops teaming agreements and obtains appropriate internal support and approvals.

• Gathers market segment and customer intelligence.

• Participates in strategic planning with leadership team.

• Responsible for the content of proposals developed.

• Manages and supports proposal activities in winning new contracts for the company.

• Responsible for obtaining necessary approvals (i.e., Business Development and Operations personnel with the appropriate level of signature authority) on all proposals prior to their submittal.

• Handles proposal delivery to customers and interfaces with all customers on requests and issues.

• Understands, in broad terms, customer contracts and business planning activities. Engages corporate resources (e.g., Contracts, Legal and Procurement managers) to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriately handled.

• Communicates and engages company technical experts and Operations personnel to develop solutions to customer challenges.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree required inengineering or a relevant scientific discipline.

• A minimum of 15 years in the commercial nuclear market.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience working with or at nuclear fuel cycle facilities.

• Extensive experience interfacing with executives.

• Knowledge and experience with commercial nuclear buying process.

• Experience with on-site fuel cycle plant or customer facing role as a vendor preferred.

• Experience with nuclear fuel cycle (i.e. conversion, enrichment, deconversion, fuel manufacturing) preferred.

• 5 years of experience in business development preferred.

• Strong network of relationships across nuclear fuel cycle industry.

• Knowledge of commercial Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operations.

• Knowledge of current commercial nuclear issues along with business drivers.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills are very important, both within the internal. AtkinsRéalis team and interfacing with customers.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Advanced presentation skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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