55 Business Growth jobs in the United Kingdom
Business & Growth Manager
Posted 97 days ago
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General Overview
Inter360° is a group of companies that offers a wide range of services to its customers, such as technical support, inspection services, monitoring, abseiling services/training and project management.
Our services are mainly aimed at customers linked to renewables, energy and infrastructure amongst other growing sectors.
We are seeking for a new addition to join BWS International , our long standing niche consultancy company specialising in contracts, cost, planning and project controls services.
Role
This role is primarily focused on new business development and is suitable for those who are target driven and possess exceptional new business selling skills and be able to continually deliver results. You will be expected to generate self-made opportunities, however, in addition you will be provided with leads from the Group.
Key Responsibilities
The Business and Growth Manager’s responsibilities will include:
- Grow the revenue and profitability from existing and new business in the UK, Europe and the Middle East (offshore and onshore) clients.
- Develop & leverage strategic relationships with key stakeholders within large energy, aviation and other operators.
- Identify and develop new opportunities within the EME. Confident in delivering presentations, meet customers and grow relationships to generate continuous business
- Deliver results in line with budget – Be accountable to an agreed target.
- This is a business and commercial role so you will need to be able to work with both clients and consultants.
- Team player, hunter and business focused to lead and generate revenues set by the Group CEO.
Requirements
Essential:
- Previous sales experience ideally in energy, renewable and aviation sector in Europe
- Ability to work with clients, reply to tenders, create proposals and follow procedures
- Ability to work independently as well as being part of a large team
- Self-starter required, ideally with strong background in business, contract management and sales.
- Drive to exceed performance goals
- English language, French or any other European language would be advantageous
- Willing to travel as required in UK and abroad
Benefits
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business in an exciting and developing sector. The Group is growing and recognised for its professionalism and expertise.
The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary along with an attractive bonus scheme that is linked to individual performance.
By joining BWS International at this stage you will have every opportunity to contribute to the future of the business in the UK and abroad.
Professional and career development opportunities will be made available.
Sales Executive - New Business Growth

Posted 9 days ago
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You will be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people, and community.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of 'Clients First', 'Teamwork' and 'Foresight' and we achieve these by putting people first.
**What you'll be doing:**
In the role of Sales Executive, you will be responsible for defining a sales strategy and selling new business that will contribute to our profitable growth ambitions. It will be your ongoing task to execute this strategy to ensure it stays on track for successful delivery.
Your responsibilities will extend to identifying and agreeing upon new logo targets in collaboration with BU Heads. You will play a crucial part in expanding NTT DATA's presence within new clients, actively cultivating a strong pipeline of new revenue opportunities. It will be up to you to maintain this pipeline of potential clients, ensuring a continuous flow of new business revenue. Your expertise in positioning our services and solutions will be vital as you work to consistently close new business deals and meet the targeted new (growth) contract value numbers, leveraging your existing executive-level relationships to your advantage.
**What experience you'll bring:**
Developing productive relationships will be a cornerstone of your role. You will establish and nurture professional connections with key individuals in client target accounts, fostering a sense of trust and understanding. Collaborating effectively with sales support and service lines, you will construct tailored solutions that cater to clients' specific business needs. Your role will also encompass building partnerships with vendors and other key stakeholders to drive growth. You will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of client relationships, skilfully negotiating terms and conditions to achieve contract closure.
Furthermore, your role will involve continuously assessing, clarifying, and validating customer needs to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes. Representing the company at relevant conferences, tradeshows, and industry forums will be your responsibility, where you will present a compelling and clear narrative about the value proposition we offer. You will also remain up to date with industry developments as well as NTT DATA capabilities as they evolve over time to ensure you can provide clients with the best value proposition possible.
The focus on Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight is in our DNA and we are looking for someone who shares and embodies these core values, leading by example and driving our ambition to become a significant player in the UK&I IT market.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Sales Executive - New Business Growth

Posted 9 days ago
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You will be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people, and community.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of 'Clients First', 'Teamwork' and 'Foresight' and we achieve these by putting people first.
**What you'll be doing:**
In the role of Sales Executive, you will be responsible for defining a sales strategy and selling new business that will contribute to our profitable growth ambitions. It will be your ongoing task to execute this strategy to ensure it stays on track for successful delivery.
Your responsibilities will extend to identifying and agreeing upon new logo targets in collaboration with BU Heads. You will play a crucial part in expanding NTT DATA's presence within new clients, actively cultivating a strong pipeline of new revenue opportunities. It will be up to you to maintain this pipeline of potential clients, ensuring a continuous flow of new business revenue. Your expertise in positioning our services and solutions will be vital as you work to consistently close new business deals and meet the targeted new (growth) contract value numbers, leveraging your existing executive-level relationships to your advantage.
**What experience you'll bring:**
Developing productive relationships will be a cornerstone of your role. You will establish and nurture professional connections with key individuals in client target accounts, fostering a sense of trust and understanding. Collaborating effectively with sales support and service lines, you will construct tailored solutions that cater to clients' specific business needs. Your role will also encompass building partnerships with vendors and other key stakeholders to drive growth. You will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of client relationships, skilfully negotiating terms and conditions to achieve contract closure.
Furthermore, your role will involve continuously assessing, clarifying, and validating customer needs to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes. Representing the company at relevant conferences, tradeshows, and industry forums will be your responsibility, where you will present a compelling and clear narrative about the value proposition we offer. You will also remain up to date with industry developments as well as NTT DATA capabilities as they evolve over time to ensure you can provide clients with the best value proposition possible.
The focus on Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight is in our DNA and we are looking for someone who shares and embodies these core values, leading by example and driving our ambition to become a significant player in the UK&I IT market.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Business Growth Manager - Science Park (Digital) - Part Time - (Warrington)
Posted 7 days ago
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An exceptional new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Growth / Development professional to aid in the promotion of a successful and significant business park in the Warrington area.
The role requires someone with a demonstrable track record in both Business Growth initiatives and also some exposure to the Digital sector (essential!).
Key elements of the role will include;
Key Skills:
- Proven success in building partnerships across business, academic, and government sectors.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing relationships at senior/C-suite levels.
- Ability to leverage networks for business success.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of developing effective plans and strategies.
- Solid understanding of business operations in Digital company growth.
- Ability to simplify complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Team player with personal accountability for results.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills.
- Energetic, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid driving license required.
This is a part time (32hrs per week) role, based on site around the Warrington area.
To learn more about this new role and to receive a copy of the job description contact Nathan at Macdonald & Company on 0161 607 5089, email or hit apply below!
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Key Account Manager- Business Development & Growth
Posted 2 days ago
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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
WorkLocation: ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES
WorkerCategory: Field-based Worker (office attendance as required and regular travel to customers)
Salary: Grade 10, £34,350 to £37,950 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
WorkingHours:Full-time , 37 hours per week
ContractType: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 24th August 2025
Interview Date(s): TBC
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Finance Business Partner - FMCG Business (Fast Growth)
Posted 485 days ago
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Role: Finance Business Partner - FMCG Business (Fast Growth)
Location: South West London - Hybrid working
The Role: This role is working for a very exciting and fast-growing FMCG business in London with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. This business distributes many of their goods in the largest retailers worldwide. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity reporting directly to the Head of FP&A. This is a vital role within the businesses Finance and Commercial teams to proactively and effectively manage the financial planning and analysis, business partnering and management accounting of the Commercial division business performance delivery. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to join a market changing Fast Moving Consumer Good (FMCG) business that is developing innovative products for their consumers with a strong focus on sustainability.
You will be a key finance colleague supporting and working with various operational, commercial, marketing and financial stakeholders supplying accurate and timely financial planning and analysis, performance reporting and highly impactful and effective business partnering and support. The role covers a wide breadth of financial and operational responsibilities making this a very commercially orientated opportunity for the successful candidate to add substantial value to the business. The role also comes with an excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience within FMCG, Food Retail/manufacturing and/or E-commerce experience especially working with commercial and operational teams
- Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
- Experience working within fast paced organisations
- Previous experience working in NetSuite would be desirable
- Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills and financial modelling experience
- Good experience of seeking and implementing ways to improve on current practice
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders
- Confident in identifying, resolving, and escalating key points and issues
Company Information
Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
Application
To be considered for this Finance Business Partner position please forward a CV as soon as possible
Director of Growth & Business Development,Water - UK&I
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, weu2019re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
The Water Business prides itself on developing innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of our projects. We provide a broad range of clients with a full range of Water services across all sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Water team of over 700 professionals spread across the UK & Ireland.
Weu2019re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here.**
The Director of Growth & Business Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AECOMu2019s Water business across the UK and Ireland. This includes identifying new market opportunities, nurturing strategic partnerships, guiding market entry initiatives, and helping steer the business towards sustainable and profitable expansion. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight, and collaborative leadership to shape the organisationu2019s long-term success within the evolving water landscape.
This externally focused, high-impact role is essential in shaping market strategy, building strong partnerships, and positioning AECOM as the trusted partner of choice across the water sector. You will collaborate across business lines and geographies, embracing our One AECOM approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable, long-term value for clients.
You will be responsible for coordinating end-market work-winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across the Water Business Line. A key part of your role will be ensuring effective positioning through branding, marketing, and bidding efforts.
With a strong external focus, you will work across AECOMu2019s global network to connect emerging market opportunities with our technical capabilities. Partnering with regional growth and strategy teams, subject matter experts, and client account leads, you will contribute to shaping successful strategies for priority pursuits. Your work will draw on client insight, market trends, and investment planning to expand our market presence and impact. You will also help refine our go-to-market approach to ensure AECOM remains a forward-thinking and reliable partner to clients.
**Strategic Growth Leadership**
Lead the UK&I Water Business and collaborate with other business lines and sector leads on key pursuits and growth initiatives.
Direct our Client Account Managers and Framework Managers in meeting our clients needs.
Define and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate goals, while monitoring market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and innovation.
**Business Development & Sales**
Drive new business opportunities and expand the client base through engagement with public and private sectors, partnerships, and networking.
Lead major bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring strong win rates and profitability.
Represent AECOM at industry forums and manage joint ventures and framework agreements.
**Market Intelligence & Positioning**
Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streams.
Position AECOM as a thought leader in water resilience, digital water, ESG, and infrastructure innovation.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration & Bid Development**
Work closely with marketing, and sector leads to align client solutions with capabilities and market directions.
Foster internal relationships that promote a culture of success.
Coordinate pipeline analysis and bid management to meet business plan targets.
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_
Extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, or commercial leadership, with a proven record in revenue generation, deal structuring, and leading complex bids in the water sector.
Strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure funding cycles, and digital transformation.
Well-established network in regulated water or adjacent relevant sectors.
**Please note that the application deadline is by close of business on Friday 15th August.**
**Additional Information**
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10132356
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Corporate Development
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
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Director of Growth & Business Development,Water - UK&I
Posted 4 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, weu2019re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
The Water Business prides itself on developing innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of our projects. We provide a broad range of clients with a full range of Water services across all sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Water team of over 700 professionals spread across the UK & Ireland.
Weu2019re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here.**
The Director of Growth & Business Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AECOMu2019s Water business across the UK and Ireland. This includes identifying new market opportunities, nurturing strategic partnerships, guiding market entry initiatives, and helping steer the business towards sustainable and profitable expansion. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight, and collaborative leadership to shape the organisationu2019s long-term success within the evolving water landscape.
This externally focused, high-impact role is essential in shaping market strategy, building strong partnerships, and positioning AECOM as the trusted partner of choice across the water sector. You will collaborate across business lines and geographies, embracing our One AECOM approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable, long-term value for clients.
You will be responsible for coordinating end-market work-winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across the Water Business Line. A key part of your role will be ensuring effective positioning through branding, marketing, and bidding efforts.
With a strong external focus, you will work across AECOMu2019s global network to connect emerging market opportunities with our technical capabilities. Partnering with regional growth and strategy teams, subject matter experts, and client account leads, you will contribute to shaping successful strategies for priority pursuits. Your work will draw on client insight, market trends, and investment planning to expand our market presence and impact. You will also help refine our go-to-market approach to ensure AECOM remains a forward-thinking and reliable partner to clients.
**Strategic Growth Leadership**
Lead the UK&I Water Business and collaborate with other business lines and sector leads on key pursuits and growth initiatives.
Direct our Client Account Managers and Framework Managers in meeting our clients needs.
Define and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate goals, while monitoring market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and innovation.
**Business Development & Sales**
Drive new business opportunities and expand the client base through engagement with public and private sectors, partnerships, and networking.
Lead major bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring strong win rates and profitability.
Represent AECOM at industry forums and manage joint ventures and framework agreements.
**Market Intelligence & Positioning**
Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streams.
Position AECOM as a thought leader in water resilience, digital water, ESG, and infrastructure innovation.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration & Bid Development**
Work closely with marketing, and sector leads to align client solutions with capabilities and market directions.
Foster internal relationships that promote a culture of success.
Coordinate pipeline analysis and bid management to meet business plan targets.
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_
Extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, or commercial leadership, with a proven record in revenue generation, deal structuring, and leading complex bids in the water sector.
Strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure funding cycles, and digital transformation.
Well-established network in regulated water or adjacent relevant sectors.
**Please note that the application deadline is by close of business on Friday 15th August.**
**Additional Information**
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10132356
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Corporate Development
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
Director of Growth & Business Development,Water - UK&I
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, weu2019re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
The Water Business prides itself on developing innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of our projects. We provide a broad range of clients with a full range of Water services across all sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Water team of over 700 professionals spread across the UK & Ireland.
Weu2019re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here.**
The Director of Growth & Business Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AECOMu2019s Water business across the UK and Ireland. This includes identifying new market opportunities, nurturing strategic partnerships, guiding market entry initiatives, and helping steer the business towards sustainable and profitable expansion. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight, and collaborative leadership to shape the organisationu2019s long-term success within the evolving water landscape.
This externally focused, high-impact role is essential in shaping market strategy, building strong partnerships, and positioning AECOM as the trusted partner of choice across the water sector. You will collaborate across business lines and geographies, embracing our One AECOM approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable, long-term value for clients.
You will be responsible for coordinating end-market work-winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across the Water Business Line. A key part of your role will be ensuring effective positioning through branding, marketing, and bidding efforts.
With a strong external focus, you will work across AECOMu2019s global network to connect emerging market opportunities with our technical capabilities. Partnering with regional growth and strategy teams, subject matter experts, and client account leads, you will contribute to shaping successful strategies for priority pursuits. Your work will draw on client insight, market trends, and investment planning to expand our market presence and impact. You will also help refine our go-to-market approach to ensure AECOM remains a forward-thinking and reliable partner to clients.
**Strategic Growth Leadership**
Lead the UK&I Water Business and collaborate with other business lines and sector leads on key pursuits and growth initiatives.
Direct our Client Account Managers and Framework Managers in meeting our clients needs.
Define and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate goals, while monitoring market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and innovation.
**Business Development & Sales**
Drive new business opportunities and expand the client base through engagement with public and private sectors, partnerships, and networking.
Lead major bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring strong win rates and profitability.
Represent AECOM at industry forums and manage joint ventures and framework agreements.
**Market Intelligence & Positioning**
Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streams.
Position AECOM as a thought leader in water resilience, digital water, ESG, and infrastructure innovation.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration & Bid Development**
Work closely with marketing, and sector leads to align client solutions with capabilities and market directions.
Foster internal relationships that promote a culture of success.
Coordinate pipeline analysis and bid management to meet business plan targets.
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_
Extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, or commercial leadership, with a proven record in revenue generation, deal structuring, and leading complex bids in the water sector.
Strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure funding cycles, and digital transformation.
Well-established network in regulated water or adjacent relevant sectors.
**Please note that the application deadline is by close of business on Friday 15th August.**
**Additional Information**
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
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**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10132356
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Corporate Development
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
Director of Growth & Business Development,Water - UK&I
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, weu2019re delivering a better world.Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
The Water Business prides itself on developing innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of our projects. We provide a broad range of clients with a full range of Water services across all sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Water team of over 700 professionals spread across the UK & Ireland.
Weu2019re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here.**
The Director of Growth & Business Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AECOMu2019s Water business across the UK and Ireland. This includes identifying new market opportunities, nurturing strategic partnerships, guiding market entry initiatives, and helping steer the business towards sustainable and profitable expansion. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight, and collaborative leadership to shape the organisationu2019s long-term success within the evolving water landscape.
This externally focused, high-impact role is essential in shaping market strategy, building strong partnerships, and positioning AECOM as the trusted partner of choice across the water sector. You will collaborate across business lines and geographies, embracing our One AECOM approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable, long-term value for clients.
You will be responsible for coordinating end-market work-winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across the Water Business Line. A key part of your role will be ensuring effective positioning through branding, marketing, and bidding efforts.
With a strong external focus, you will work across AECOMu2019s global network to connect emerging market opportunities with our technical capabilities. Partnering with regional growth and strategy teams, subject matter experts, and client account leads, you will contribute to shaping successful strategies for priority pursuits. Your work will draw on client insight, market trends, and investment planning to expand our market presence and impact. You will also help refine our go-to-market approach to ensure AECOM remains a forward-thinking and reliable partner to clients.
**Strategic Growth Leadership**
Lead the UK&I Water Business and collaborate with other business lines and sector leads on key pursuits and growth initiatives.
Direct our Client Account Managers and Framework Managers in meeting our clients needs.
Define and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate goals, while monitoring market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and innovation.
**Business Development & Sales**
Drive new business opportunities and expand the client base through engagement with public and private sectors, partnerships, and networking.
Lead major bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring strong win rates and profitability.
Represent AECOM at industry forums and manage joint ventures and framework agreements.
**Market Intelligence & Positioning**
Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streams.
Position AECOM as a thought leader in water resilience, digital water, ESG, and infrastructure innovation.
**Cross-Functional Collaboration & Bid Development**
Work closely with marketing, and sector leads to align client solutions with capabilities and market directions.
Foster internal relationships that promote a culture of success.
Coordinate pipeline analysis and bid management to meet business plan targets.
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_
Extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, or commercial leadership, with a proven record in revenue generation, deal structuring, and leading complex bids in the water sector.
Strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure funding cycles, and digital transformation.
Well-established network in regulated water or adjacent relevant sectors.
**Please note that the application deadline is by close of business on Friday 15th August.**
**Additional Information**
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10132356
**Business Line:** Water
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Corporate Development
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited