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Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with exposure to the utilities markets, specifically water metering and monitoring solutions? We partner with some of the biggest players in the utilities sector and we need to add to our sales team due to ongoing company growth. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 BENEFITS: Bonus Car Allowance Pension Life assurance 25 Days Holiday & Public Holidays LOCATION: An office / home based role. Our office is in Central Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you ll join our UK Sales and Service team, working closely with global colleagues to deliver best-in-class solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. As our Business Development Manager, you will: Drive new business opportunities within the utility water and waste water sector and associated Tier 1/2 contractors, industrial clients, building services contractors and consultants. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to order closure and contract negotiation. Drive new business generation while building on existing client relationships. Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing product demonstrations, application advice, and solution recommendations. Conduct market analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for revenue growth. Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with key accounts, partners, and distributors. Represent our brand at conferences, exhibitions, and industry events, becoming a respected industry voice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water We re looking for a dynamic and accomplished Business Development Manager, ideally with proven experience in the water, utilities, or instrumentation sectors. You ll be comfortable influencing at a senior level and driving both people and commercial success. Ultimately, you ll be a relationship manager, someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown accounts but also how you have influenced individuals. You will ideally have: A proven track record of commercial success within a sales / people leadership role in the water industry or something closely aligned. You may be from a utility background or flow surveys, metering, wastewater, heat metering, sewerage etc. The experience, gravitas, and presence to drive sales where you are the face of the business. Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. THE COMPANY: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss based, family-owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales / Service office is based in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a Great Place to Work . It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Metering, Utilities, Heat Metering, Dosing, Wastewater, Water, Water Treatment, Water management, Sewerage, Sewage, Test & Measurement, Drainage, Flow, Leakage, M&E. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18401, Wallace Hind Selection

Are you a commercially driven Business Development Manager with exposure to the utilities markets, specifically water metering and monitoring solutions? We partner with some of the biggest players in the utilities sector and we need to add to our sales team due to ongoing company growth. BASIC SALARY: up to £55,000 BENEFITS: Bonus Car Allowance Pension Life assurance 25 Days Holiday & Public Holidays LOCATION: An office / home based role. Our office is in Central Bedfordshire, but you will need to be in the field as required. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Watford, Luton, Stevenage, Northampton, Aylesbury JOB DESCRIPTION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, you ll join our UK Sales and Service team, working closely with global colleagues to deliver best-in-class solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to demonstrate their talents in sales and business management as well as expand their experience across the full range of business processes. As our Business Development Manager, you will: Drive new business opportunities within the utility water and waste water sector and associated Tier 1/2 contractors, industrial clients, building services contractors and consultants. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to order closure and contract negotiation. Drive new business generation while building on existing client relationships. Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing product demonstrations, application advice, and solution recommendations. Conduct market analysis, identifying trends and opportunities for revenue growth. Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with key accounts, partners, and distributors. Represent our brand at conferences, exhibitions, and industry events, becoming a respected industry voice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Business Development Manager - Meters, Monitoring Solutions, Water We re looking for a dynamic and accomplished Business Development Manager, ideally with proven experience in the water, utilities, or instrumentation sectors. You ll be comfortable influencing at a senior level and driving both people and commercial success. Ultimately, you ll be a relationship manager, someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown accounts but also how you have influenced individuals. You will ideally have: A proven track record of commercial success within a sales / people leadership role in the water industry or something closely aligned. You may be from a utility background or flow surveys, metering, wastewater, heat metering, sewerage etc. The experience, gravitas, and presence to drive sales where you are the face of the business. Experience of a service offering alongside the sale of a capital equipment product. THE COMPANY: We are the UK subsidiary of a large Swiss based, family-owned metering technology and solutions provider. Our UK Sales / Service office is based in Bedfordshire and we are certified as a Great Place to Work . It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Metering, Utilities, Heat Metering, Dosing, Wastewater, Water, Water Treatment, Water management, Sewerage, Sewage, Test & Measurement, Drainage, Flow, Leakage, M&E. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: MT18401, Wallace Hind Selection

Position: Project Director Location: Ashton-under-Lyne with hybrid working available Salary: (Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Director based near Ashton-under-Lyne working on the United Utilities framework. You will report directly to the Regional Operations Director, and you will have full accountability for the successful delivery of a high-value, high risk wastewater treatment project involving multi stakeholders, delivered under NEC4. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance Project Scope: Provide a new Storm Treatment Facility and large scale Activated Sludge Treatment facility to an existing WwTW, with a total Design and Build value circa 70m- 100m.The project will be delivered in a phased approach. The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Stage started January 2025, working towards agreeing the process solution and preferred outline design by December 2025 before entering into Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) targeting site works starting in January 2026. Responsibilities: Strategic Project Leadership Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (e.g., Ofwat, EA, DWI). Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures. Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions. Design Management & Technical Assurance Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering. Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Champion the use of digital design tools and ensure design buildability. Construction Delivery & Programme Control Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management. Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols. Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams. Commercial & Contract Management Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases. Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution. Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement. Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders. Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia. Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting. Experience: Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or a related field. Extensive experience as a Project Manager and strong experience as a Project Director or equivalent leadership role Strong understanding of UK water sector frameworks (e.g., AMP7/AMP8), CDM 2015, and regulatory bodies (Ofwat, EA, DWI) High-level strategic thinking and the ability to deliver complex projects under time, budget, and regulatory pressure. Leadership of integrated design and construction teams across multidisciplinary project environments. Deep commercial knowledge including NEC3/NEC4 contracts, alliance models, and risk management. Strong technical acumen with the ability to challenge and guide design and engineering solutions. Excellent stakeholder management and communication at board, JV, and operational levels. Desirable: CEng, MICE, MIET, or equivalent professional membership. Experience working within or alongside major water companies. Familiarity with modern construction technologies, digital twins, and smart infrastructure Package includes: A competitive salary, bonus, car/car allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc. Key Words: Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Management Project Delivery Project Director Project Execution Design & Build Construction Contracts Contractual NEC Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion Project Planning Risk Management