Strategic Growth Director

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time
Job Description

Are you someone who thinks differently, acts smart and finds new ways to approach things? If you'll enjoy being a Strategic Growth Director, and you want to have some fun along the way, this might just be the role for you.

Your Purpose:

Reporting to the Managing Director and being a member of our Nuclear & Power EMEA leadership team, you will be the focal point for where our growth objectives and strategy comes together. The role will work closely with our Market Directors, Client Account Managers, work winning functions as well as external partners, suppliers, and our clients.

To enable us to achieve the business growth we're capable of, in the timescales we believe matches our potential, you'll be the type of person who just can't help but get things done. You will be valued for your vision to collaborate, influence, innovate, connect, and energise those around you; if your natural style is to create momentum and enthusiasm then we think you'll enjoy the challenges and opportunities that we're pursuing.

It's quite simple, our plans for growth encompass some of the most amazingly interesting things. So, it's never been more of an exciting time to be part of our Nuclear & Power EMEA business. We're embarking on a brilliant five-year transformational growth plan which you will help lead on. Its a plan that will see our business double in size through bidding, winning, and delivering projects of a scale and complexity that provides the most amazing opportunities for everyone involved.

You'll play a key role in the expansion and development efforts of our Nuclear & Power EMEA business. You will bring a diverse approach to thought, think the unthinkable, and challenge the norm. Supporting the growth of our existing client base whilst also expanding our client base and addressable market share.

Key areas of focus:
  • Lead on long term growth strategies, plans and develop strategic pipeline.
  • Cultivate and nurture strategic client relationships, partner alliances as well as Government and industry relations.
  • Develop new markets and/or geographies within the Nuclear & Power EMEA sector.
  • Lead on investment cases, investment planning and support inorganic growth.
  • Own our market research, competitor intelligence and analysis.
  • Oversee our (small yet fantastic) strategic bid team.


We're a business that is aiming to grow to more than $600m in the next 5 years. With that in mind, to succeed in this role you need:
  • Proven delivery through big strategic thinking (initiatives >$50m CAD).
  • Evidence of strong business growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Evidence of developing strong relationships with clients.


Strategic thinking is crucial, but your enthusiasm is too. You'll likely be someone who's inspired to approach things in new and innovative ways, loves working, connecting, and inspiring others and of course, having the best time along the way.

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV ensuring it shows what you've done in relation to those key requirements mentioned above.

Who we are?

We're a fast-growing business, currently of 1,700 people (within an organisation of 35,000). And we're not just a UK business, we've exciting growth plans across all our core geographies and business operations which covers the UK, France, Germany, the Middle East and India. Our collaboration across the Nuclear Sector core geographies includes a big emphasis on supporting growth in Canada and the US as well.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

Read more about our Vision for Women.

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

AtkinsRéalis | Latest Projects Articles (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

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Job Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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