Asset & Information Management Water Market Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a dynamic sales leader to enhance their Asset & Information Management services within the Water Market. The role involves driving market growth, strategic client engagement, and collaboration with industry stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in sales and client development, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in asset management. This position offers flexible working and focuses on diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Support for diverse candidates

Qualifications

• Recognised leader with a track record in sales and client development.
• Comfortable in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in Asset & Information Management within the water or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead client engagement and business development activities.
• Develop strategies for positioning Asset & Information Management services.
• Maintain a billable contribution through project oversight.

Skills

Sales and client development

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Market growth expertise

Education

IAM certificate

Job description

Overview

We're seeking a dynamic and commercially focused sales leader to champion our Asset & Information (A&IM) Management services within the Water Market. While a level of technical proficiency in asset and information management is important, this role is primarily about connecting clients to our services and experts, driving market growth, and directing strategic engagement. Working within the practice, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with Market Team and Client Directors, technical experts, and industry stakeholders to understand client needs, assess market potential, and identify the capabilities required to meet demand. This candidate will be a recognised presence in the industry, bringing a strong network of client relationships and the credibility to shape and spearhead our engagement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead our client engagement and business development activities across the Water Market.
• Develop and execute strategies to position our Asset & Information Management services effectively.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis through thought leadership, speaking at conferences, and submitting award entries to showcase our impact and innovation.
• Maintain a billable contribution of up to 50-60% of the working week, typically through technical oversight or as Project Director.
• Focus remaining time on market positioning, client engagement, and revenue generation for the practice.
• Work from an AtkinsRéalis office or client site at least three days per week, with travel expected as part of the role.
• Market Leadership: Act as the face of Asset & Information Management within the Water sector, identifying opportunities and shaping A&IM market strategy.
• Client Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with key water clients, understanding their challenges and aligning our services to meet their needs.
• Sales & Growth: Lead business development efforts, develop compelling value propositions, and convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Service Integration: Collaborate across service offerings to deliver integrated solutions that combine asset management, digital innovation, and data intelligence.
• Thought Leadership: Represent AtkinsRéalis at industry events, contribute to publications, and position the company as an expert in water asset management.

Qualifications

• Recognised leader in the industry with a strong commercial acumen and a track record of sales, client development, and market growth.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical capabilities into client value.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven experience in Asset & Information Management within the water or infrastructure sectors. IAM certificate as a minimum.

Work Environment & Diversity

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. Be part of a global expert in sustainable infrastructure and digital transformation. Work with cutting-edge tools and a passionate team driving innovation in water services. Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a culture that values diversity and collaboration.

Why AtkinsRéalis

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies for UK professionals and have been recognised in The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. Our work supports the broader mission to engineer better for people and our planet, from the global Engineering Net-Zero programme to social value through community initiatives. We’re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for under-represented groups, and we support programmes for communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.