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Water Business Lead

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Water Business Lead – Water & Wastewater

Location: South of England (Hybrid / Flexible working)

Engagement: Permanent or Contract (Outside IR35)

Salary / Rate: Competitive package or day rate (depending on engagement)

An established water and wastewater contractor with a strong delivery track record in the North of England is seeking a Water Business Lead to spearhead the development of its Southern operations.

This role can be offered on either a permanent basis or as an outside IR35 contract, making it suitable for experienced water sector leaders looking for either long-term strategic ownership or flexible contract engagement. The successful candidate will be tasked with establishing and growing a new regional office in the South of England, supported by the existing technical and operational strengths of the wider business.

The Role

The Water Business Lead will take ownership of regional growth across water and wastewater frameworks and project-based work in the South of England. Acting as the senior representative in the region, the role will combine business development, client engagement and leadership responsibility, with a clear mandate to build and lead a Southern team over time.

Working closely with the Northern leadership team, the position will ensure alignment with company values, delivery standards and commercial objectives, while shaping a regional strategy tailored to local clients and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead a new Southern office for the water and wastewater business
Develop and maintain relationships with water companies, contractors and delivery partners in the region
Identify and secure new opportunities across frameworks and project-based work
Shape and deliver a regional growth strategy and market presence
Build, lead and develop a local engineering and delivery team as workload grows
Collaborate with Northern leadership to ensure consistent delivery, governance and culture
Support bids, tenders and early-stage solutions with regional insight and leadership

About You

Strong background in the UK water and wastewater sector, with proven experience in business development or regional leadership
Established network across Southern water companies, contractors or frameworks
Experience setting up or growing regional teams or offices within an engineering or contracting environment
Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of framework delivery models
Confident operating in a senior, client-facing role with accountability for growth and performance
Engineering or technical background is advantageous but not essential

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in the expansion of an established contractor. Whether engaged permanently or on an outside IR35 contract basis, the role offers genuine autonomy, strategic influence and the chance to build a Southern operation from the ground up, backed by an experienced Northern team and a strong delivery reputation.

Flexible and hybrid working is supported, with scope to shape the location and structure of the Southern office as the business grows

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