Business Development Manager - Maritime

Title:

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. 

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact. 

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment. 

Grow Defence Capability. Shape the Future.

At KBR, we are proud to support the UK Defence community with mission-critical solutions that strengthen national security, operational resilience, and military capability. As our Defence portfolio continues to expand, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth within the Maritime Defence sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities across the UK Defence landscape. You will work alongside technical experts, programme leaders, and senior stakeholders to position KBR for success and help shape the future of Defence capability.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will lead the identification and pursuit of new opportunities within the Maritime domain, building strong relationships across the MOD, industry partners, and wider Defence community.

You will be responsible for developing growth strategies, generating new leads, supporting bids and tender submissions, and converting opportunities into successful contract awards. Working closely with subject matter experts, you'll ensure client requirements are understood and translated into compelling solutions aligned with KBR's capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and develop new Maritime Defence opportunities aligned with KBR's growth strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the MOD, Defence primes, industry partners, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify emerging opportunities and trends.
• Position KBR early in the procurement lifecycle, proactively influencing and tracking opportunities.
• Lead business development activities across frameworks, tenders, and strategic pursuits.
• Work collaboratively with operational and technical teams to create compelling customer solutions.
• Support and contribute to winning bid submissions and proposal development.
• Ensure smooth handover of successfully secured opportunities into delivery teams.
• Represent KBR externally at customer meetings, industry events, and networking forums.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, account management, or growth-focused roles within Defence, Maritime, Government, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the UK Defence marketplace and procurement environment.
• Experience working with technology-enabled solutions and services.
• Excellent stakeholder management and networking skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
• Strong commercial awareness and opportunity qualification skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for this role. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Please note that certain levels of security clearance may have specific residency requirements, which will be assessed as part of the clearance process.

Location

Leatherhead – Hybrid working with regular travel required to customer and project locations across the UK.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact

Fraud Alert

As Trinzic prepares to launch as an independent company through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, job seekers may encounter fraudulent recruiting activity that improperly uses the names, logos, or branding of either Trinzic or KBR.
Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. 
 
Neither Trinzic nor KBR will ever ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting or hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.  If you experience fraud in a job offer, we encourage you to contact the KBR ethics hotline (fhoukbrcode@kbr.com) and report it to the Federal Trade Commission by clicking here.