Manager - Economic, Growth and Infrastructure

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development organization in Greater London seeks a Manager to oversee the delivery of complex programmes. The role involves managing project delivery, leading business development initiatives, and fostering client relationships. Applicants should have proven experience in international development, ideally with a focus on economic growth and infrastructure, along with a Master’s degree in a relevant field. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Experience managing international development programmes in economic growth or infrastructure.
• Proven track record in business development and tender submissions.
• Fluent in English, capable of working across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of large international development programmes.
• Lead business development and coordinate tender processes.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in international development or related field

Job description

We are committed to maintaining business practices that honour and protect the dignity and integrity of everyone with whom the company conducts business, employs, and serves. As a leading international development organisation, we fully support continued progress and improvement within the development community to make development initiatives more effective. We are also committed to addressing various cross‑cutting issues relevant to international development to ensure that all people can access and enjoy the benefits of our activities.

Our Values

• We value our people: we support the development of our people, ensuring that the environments in which they work are fair, safe, and flexible.
• We deliver quality results: we go the extra mile to deliver value for our clients, impact for beneficiaries and a fair financial return for the company to grow sustainably.
• We collaborate effectively: we work authentically with our clients, beneficiaries and partners and strive to always communicate clearly and openly.
• We encourage creativity and innovation: we encourage entrepreneurial thinking and provide the freedom, support and investment for new ideas and initiatives.
• We operate with integrity: we will do the right thing, be honest and keep to our commitments.

Willing and able to travel internationally as required, including to fragile and conflict‑affected states and other company offices as required.

Are you a skilled early mid‑career development professional passionate about driving sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development in emerging markets? Ready to take an important role in delivering high‑impact international development programmes across diverse geographies? As a Manager with Tetra Tech International Development, you will manage the successful delivery of complex programmes, play a major role in business development efforts, and build strong client and partner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of large, complex international development programmes, ensuring they meet quality standards, milestones, budgets, and client requirements.
• Lead and support business development by identifying opportunities, managing end‑to‑end tender processes, coordinating teams, crafting tailored proposals that clearly communicate value, and collaborating with partners to build competitive tenders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, consultants, and internal teams to support the successful delivery of programmes and business growth.
• Contribute to the wider Economic Growth and Infrastructure Practice by sharing knowledge and mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• An experienced early mid‑career professional with demonstrable experience managing international development programmes, ideally in economic growth, infrastructure, private sector development, climate and nature, energy, or related sectors. Experience managing FCDO‑funded programmes is highly desirable.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, driven to identify and pursue new business opportunities. You bring a proven track record in business development, including significant contributions to pipeline growth, pursuit strategy, and successful tender submissions, ideally within FCDO‑funded contexts. Strong writing skills are highly valued in proposal writing.
• Technically adept with deep knowledge of inclusive economic growth, climate and/or infrastructure challenges and opportunities in developing country contexts.
• Well‑connected, with extensive networks of potential partners and experts relevant to our geographic and thematic priorities.
• An outstanding communicator in English (both written and oral), comfortable working across cultures and with global teams.
• Exceptionally organised, detail‑oriented, and numerate, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and committed to fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Educated to Master’s level (or equivalent, preferably) in international development, economics, agriculture, engineering, climate and sustainability, or related disciplines.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Thrive in an inclusive, supportive workplace culture that values your expertise and professional growth.
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for international travel.
• Be part of something bigger – Tetra Tech Inc. is a global leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, with over 30,000 employees and 550 offices worldwide.
• Learn more: About Us – Tetra Tech.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been appointed. The company reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at its discretion.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.50 hours per week (with the occasional travel to project country locations). Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits.