Market Director (Water/Wastewater)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Director for the Water/Wastewater sector in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves leading business development and strategic growth across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will empower teams, foster an inclusive culture, and leverage their extensive network to enhance client relationships. With responsibilities ranging from managing bid strategies to participating in market leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape sustainable solutions in a critical sector. If you are passionate about driving impactful initiatives and have a strong technical background, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status in Water/Wastewater with design engineering experience.
• Strong technical background with leadership in work-winning.

Responsibilities

• Expand business activities in Water/Wastewater across the UK and Ireland.
• Develop bid strategies and deliver proposals for projects.

Skills

Business Development

Leadership

Proposal Development

Project Delivery

Relationship Building

Education

Chartered Engineer Status

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Market Director (Water/Wastewater), Glasgow

Client: COWI

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Market Director (Water/Wastewater)

Locations: London, Derby, or Glasgow

Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Office/Home Hybrid

Are you experienced in Water/Wastewater project delivery and interested in shaping sustainable solutions? COWI seeks a Market Director to lead business development and strategic growth in the UK and Ireland's Water/Wastewater sector. Reporting to the Senior Market Director, you will develop client relationships, lead bid strategies, and contribute to market leadership.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Expanding business activities across the UK and Ireland in Water/Wastewater.
• Identifying leads and suitable partners for tenders.
• Maintaining and updating the UK project pipeline and implementing decision processes.
• Coordinating capture and bid processes with technical teams.
• Developing bid strategies and delivering proposals.
• Managing frameworks and ensuring delivery continuity.
• Participating in the UK market leadership team.
• Building networks with clients and partners, including key account management.
• Supporting the development of growth strategies and technical initiatives.
• Sharing market and customer insights with sector leads.

Candidate Profile:

You should believe in setting clear directions, empowering your team, and fostering an inclusive culture. Additionally, you will have:

• Chartered Engineer status in Water/Wastewater.
• Design engineering experience in the sector, working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical background with leadership in work-winning.
• Experience in business development and framework management.
• Established network within the UK and Ireland's Water sector.
• Proven ability in proposal development and market initiatives.
• Experience across all project delivery stages.
• Understanding of legal, contractual, and financial aspects.
• Relationship-building skills based on trust.
• Experience in coastal protection and marine works is a plus.