Water Project Manager and Business Developer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water Project Manager and Business Developer to join their UK office. This role offers a long-term career path with opportunities for partnership in a multicultural environment. You will lead business development for engineering and design projects, manage client relationships, and ensure quality in project delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the UK Water Sector, strong project management skills, and a commitment to innovation. If you're ready to grow within an international company, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Long-term career path

Opportunity to become a partner

Multicultural environment

Growth opportunities

Strong interpersonal relationships

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in the UK Water Sector, with 7-10 years in design and engineering.
• Technical project management expertise with a focus on water treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK Water Business Development for engineering and design projects.
• Manage tendering processes and serve as primary contact with clients.
• Control project budgets and schedules, ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Water Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Tendering Processes

Team Leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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ABOUT THE JOB

We are a leading engineering services company with a high international presence, seeking a Water Project Manager and Business Developer to join our office in the UK.

Our Water Division aims to develop our business in the United Kingdom, focusing on engineering and design of water treatment plants and other hydraulic works (pumping stations, conveyance and distribution, large-scale works, major schemes, etc.), for Utility Water companies and EPC Contractors.

If you join us, you will find:

• Long-term career path
• Opportunity to become a partner
• Multicultural and multidisciplinary environment
• Responsibility and growth opportunities
• Mutual commitment
• Strong interpersonal relationships

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the UK Water Business Development for engineering and design projects, including Treatment Plants (clean and wastewater), Transfers (pipelines, pumping stations), and Major Schemes (reservoirs, transfers).
• Manage tendering processes and serve as the primary contact with clients. Review tender engineering designs as needed.
• Establish relationships with Utility Water Companies, targeting Thames Water, Anglian Water, and United Utilities, as well as British Contractors.
• Review team work to ensure quality standards.
• Control project budgets and schedules, hire external resources when necessary, and participate in technical meetings with clients to align project deliverables.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and ensure smooth project delivery.

ABOUT YOU

Apply if you...

• Are a chartered Engineer in the Water Sector.
• Have 10-12 years of professional experience in the UK Water Sector, with 7-10 years in design and engineering companies.
• Possess technical project management expertise.
• Work well in teams and with technical rigor.
• Can work independently with an innovative spirit.
• Are willing to travel internationally.
• Have an advanced level of English.

Above all, demonstrate a willingness to grow within an international company!