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Business Development Manager Lead Generation (Non-Water Infrastructure) Midlands Hybrid UK coverage Salary £55/60k plus bonus structure - based anywhere in the UK Our client is a specialist infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation in the UK water sector. They are now deliberately expanding beyond water into adjacent infrastructure markets, including energy, rail and highways click apply for full job details

Position: Quality Manager Location: Midlands Salary: £60,000 Our client, a well-established global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of specialist engineered assemblies, is offering an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager. This position is based at their cutting-edge manufacturing site in the Midlands, where innovation and excellence are at the core of their operations. As a Quality Manager in this prestigious organisation, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the highest quality standards are met and maintained across the production process. This role is not just about managing processes-it's about making a real difference in people's lives. Our client's products play a critical role in the medical industry, where precision, safety, and reliability are paramount. By leading the quality team, you will directly contribute to the development of products that improve patient outcomes and advance healthcare. Key Responsibilities: Lead and inspire a small, dedicated team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Take full ownership of the site's quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Promote a quality-centric culture across the manufacturing site, driving initiatives that enhance product reliability and safety. Develop and implement robust quality management systems (QMS) that align with both internal and external standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to quality protocols and to identify potential areas of risk. Report directly to the General Manager, providing strategic input on quality issues and ensuring that the site meets its operational goals. Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre, bringing substantial experience in Quality Management within high-technology manufacturing environments such as aerospace, medical devices, or other related industries. A deep understanding of quality assurance in a regulated industry, particularly one as critical as medical manufacturing, is essential. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with a passion for upholding the highest standards of product quality, knowing that their work contributes to the health and well-being of people around the world. Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to join a company that not only values excellence but also plays a crucial role in the medical industry, where the quality of their products has a direct impact on patient care and safety. Our client is in a strong growth phase, offering significant opportunities for career development and personal growth. They provide a competitive salary package, with flexibility for candidates with exceptional experience. How to Apply: If you are a quality-focused professional with a background in high-technology manufacturing and are driven by the opportunity to contribute to products that make a difference in the medical field, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to Gary Simpson. Take the next step in your career and help us make a difference - apply today!

Business Development Manager - Bids & Tenders (Water & Infrastructure) Midlands Hybrid working available 4 days home 1 day in Worcestershire Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager (Bids & Tenders) to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-value frameworks and projects. This is a senior specialist role, not a sales role. Your value is in judgment, technical credibility, and the quality of submissions you produce. The role You will lead the full bid lifecycle across PQQs, ITTs and RFPs within the water and infrastructure sectors. You will work closely with the Commercial Director and technical teams to produce persuasive, compliant and commercially sound submissions. Key responsibilities include: Owning and managing the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission Writing original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content (not recycling boilerplate) Coordinating pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders Ensuring strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements Maintaining and continuously improving a structured bid knowledge bank Supporting visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels What we're looking for This role will suit someone who already understands how utilities procure and how bids are really won. You should bring: At least 5 years' experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately APMP qualification is desirable but not essential if experience is strong There are no direct reports, but you will act as the specialist who pulls multiple disciplines together and sets the quality bar. Why join? You will have direct influence on winning major water-sector contracts Clear accountability and autonomy within a specialist role Hybrid working with minimal travel A business that values quality submissions over volume Curious? Why not drop your CV to Gary Simpson

Business Development Manager - Bids & Tenders (Water & Infrastructure) Midlands Hybrid working available 4 days home 1 day in Worcestershire Our client is a specialist contractor operating in the UK water and infrastructure sector. They work closely with utility companies and framework partners, delivering technically robust, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment. We are now looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager (Bids & Tenders) to take ownership of our end-to-end tendering activity and materially improve our win rate on high-value frameworks and projects. This is a senior specialist role, not a sales role. Your value is in judgment, technical credibility, and the quality of submissions you produce. The role You will lead the full bid lifecycle across PQQs, ITTs and RFPs within the water and infrastructure sectors. You will work closely with the Commercial Director and technical teams to produce persuasive, compliant and commercially sound submissions. Key responsibilities include: Owning and managing the full bid process from opportunity identification through submission Writing original, high-quality, technically accurate bid content (not recycling boilerplate) Coordinating pricing, technical inputs, case studies and operational detail from internal stakeholders Ensuring strict compliance with water industry regulations, environmental standards and client requirements Maintaining and continuously improving a structured bid knowledge bank Supporting visibility of bid wins, project milestones and regulatory updates through high-value social and industry channels What we're looking for This role will suit someone who already understands how utilities procure and how bids are really won. You should bring: At least 5 years' experience in bid writing or bid management within utilities, water or infrastructure Exceptional written English and the ability to translate technical detail into compelling client-facing responses Strong working knowledge of tender portals and bid management systems Confidence dealing with senior technical and commercial stakeholders The judgment to spot risk, ambiguity or weakness in tender documents and escalate appropriately APMP qualification is desirable but not essential if experience is strong There are no direct reports, but you will act as the specialist who pulls multiple disciplines together and sets the quality bar. Why join? You will have direct influence on winning major water-sector contracts Clear accountability and autonomy within a specialist role Hybrid working with minimal travel A business that values quality submissions over volume Curious? Why not drop your CV to Gary Simpson