Global Growth & Market Director

All locations
  • London, United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom, United Kingdom
  • Norway, Norway
  • Germany, Germany
  • Spain, Spain
  • United States, United States
  • United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • China, China
  • India, India
  • South Korea
  • Italy, Italy
Business:
Industrial Services
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
7808
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, Industrial Services, the Global Growth & Market Director will lead the commercial growth agenda for Industrial Services, a global business operating across the energy, infrastructure, and transportation sectors.

The role is responsible for shaping and executing the global business development strategy, strengthening strategic customer relationships, and securing major, complex opportunities worldwide. The incumbent will also contribute to the inorganic growth agenda through active involvement in identifying, assessing, and supporting strategic growth opportunities.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will also lead an international business development function and work closely with Country Managers, functional leaders and other DNV Business Areas to deliver profitable growth across core oil and gas markets and accelerate expansion into low-carbon and energy-transition sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the global business development and commercial growth strategy.
  • Lead and coordinate the global team, ensuring a structured operating model, clear prioritization of growth opportunities, and disciplined execution of strategic business development initiatives
  • Ensure disciplined opportunity management, forecasting, strategic bidding and profitable growth.
  • Identify, qualify and convert major opportunities, including large, complex and multi-country projects.
  • Strengthen the core oil and gas business while expanding into low-carbon markets, including offshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture and ammonia.
  • Develop strategic account plans and create long-term customer partnerships that increase retention and growth.
  • Drive collaboration across DNV to create integrated customer solutions and unlock cross-business opportunities.
  • Provide market intelligence and commercial insight to support market-entry, investment and growth decisions.
  • Leverage AI, digital tools, and emerging technologies to enhance market intelligence, improve commercial effectiveness, accelerate opportunity identification, and support the achievement of growth objectives.
  • Provide strategic direction and governance to the Proposal Hub, ensuring a disciplined and customer-focused approach to pursuit management, bid excellence, and conversion of key opportunities into sustainable business growth.

Why Join Industrial Services?

  • Play a pivotal role in defining the next phase of growth for a well-established international business operating across diverse global markets.
  • Work directly with the CEO and senior leadership team.
  • Lead expansion across established energy markets and emerging low-carbon sectors.
  • Build strategic relationships with leading global energy and infrastructure customers.
  • Join an agile, intrapreneurial business with the capability to deliver complex projects worldwide.

What we offer

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

What We Are Looking For

  • Proven experience in a senior business development, commercial, sales or growth leadership position within the TIC (Testing, Inspection & Certification) industry.
  • A strong track record of securing large, complex international projects and strategic customer accounts.
  • Commercial experience within energy, inspection, assurance, engineering or technical services.
  • Knowledge of oil and gas, energy infrastructure and emerging energy-transition markets.
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and operating in a global matrix organisation.
  • Strong commercial judgement, including complex bids, negotiations, partnerships and opportunity prioritisation.
  • Executive-level communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • A relevant degree in business, engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits

Please note that some benefits may vary depending on location, business area, and employment terms. Please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Learn more about Working here

Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

Does DNV complete background checks?

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Please ask your recruiter for further details. 

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.