Water Market Sector Leader
We are seeking an experienced Water Market Sector Leader to provide strategic direction, technical leadership and commercial growth across a broad portfolio of water-related projects. This is a senior opportunity for an accomplished professional who understands the challenges and opportunities shaping the water sector, including resilience, sustainability, water resources, treatment, infrastructure, flood risk and environmental improvement. You will help define market priorities, identify emerging opportunities and develop trusted relationships with clients, partners, regulators and industry stakeholders.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the development and delivery of sector strategies, business plans and client engagement programmes. Your responsibilities will include overseeing bids and proposals, supporting key account development, contributing to service innovation and ensuring that projects are aligned with clients’ strategic objectives and applicable standards. You will provide insight on market trends, policy changes and investment priorities, while sharing knowledge across the business and promoting best practice. The role will also involve mentoring colleagues, supporting capability development and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
You will be educated to degree level, or hold equivalent professional experience, in water engineering, environmental management, civil engineering, geography, business or a related discipline. Significant experience within the water sector is essential, together with a strong understanding of the UK water market and its regulatory, environmental and commercial context. You will have a proven record of winning and delivering complex work, building senior client relationships and leading teams or programmes successfully. Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills are required, alongside sound commercial judgement and the ability to translate strategic ideas into practical outcomes. Professional membership of a relevant institution, chartered status or equivalent experience would be advantageous. A flexible, collaborative approach and willingness to travel when required are also expected.
Water Market Sector Leader
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