Business Development Manager - Water & Wastewater

Remote Based - UK Wide

Ready to make a bigger impact in the Water & Wastewater sector?

You understand the industry.

You know how framework agreements work. You understand procurement cycles, AMP investment programmes and the complexities of selling into water utilities and their supply chains. Most importantly, you know how to build relationships that generate long-term commercial success.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your industry knowledge, network and commercial expertise can genuinely influence the growth of a business, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

We're recruiting a Business Development Manager to join a well-established international engineering business operating within the UK Water & Wastewater sector.

This is a high-profile role combining strategic business development, account management and future leadership opportunities. You'll play a key role in the continued growth of the wastewater division.

The Opportunity

The business is entering an exciting period of growth and investment.

Working closely with the Sales Director and an experienced senior leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving commercial growth across the wastewater market, developing relationships with key customers and identifying opportunities within both existing and new accounts.

While there is a strong focus on winning new business, there is also substantial growth potential within existing customer accounts. With no dedicated commercial ownership of several key relationships, there is considerable scope to identify and develop untapped revenue streams.

This is more than a traditional sales role. You'll be involved in shaping commercial strategy, influencing future growth plans and helping build the foundations for the next generation of commercial leadership within the business.

As the division continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to progress into team leadership and management responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and executing business development strategies across the UK wastewater market
• Building relationships with major water companies, contractors and framework partners
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities
• Managing and developing strategic customer accounts
• Supporting framework negotiations and long-term commercial agreements
• Working closely with technical, operational and commercial teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Contributing to bids, tenders and commercial proposals
• Representing the business at industry events and customer meetings
• Providing market intelligence and identifying emerging opportunities
• Playing an active role in shaping future sales and growth strategies

About You

We're keen to speak with commercially driven professionals who already understand the Water, Wastewater or Pumps sector.

You may currently be working as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager or in a similar commercial role within the industry.

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

• Experience within the Water, Wastewater or Pumps industry
• A strong understanding of framework agreements and contract management
• Knowledge of UK water utilities and their procurement processes
• Experience selling technical or engineered solutions
• A proven track record of generating and converting new business opportunities
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and major projects
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work autonomously and manage your own priorities
• Previous people management experience is welcome but not essential

This role would suit an experienced commercial professional looking for greater strategic influence, as well as ambitious individuals seeking a future pathway into leadership.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your input will influence commercial strategy and your success will directly contribute to the future growth of the business, we'd love to hear from you.