Technical Lead (Valves / Water Infrastructure)


£58,000 - £65,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Company Car + Expenses Paid + Progression + Company Benefits


Chesterfield (Hybrid)


Are you an experienced Technical professional or consultant within the UK water industry looking to lead a newly acquired valve division within a rapidly growing, market-leading engineering group?


Following a recent acquisition, this business is investing heavily in expanding its valve product range across the UK water infrastructure sector. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of strategy, drive revenue growth, and act as the senior technical authority for valve solutions within the business.


You will develop and execute sales plans, manage and grow key customer relationships, support tender and specification activity, and provide high-level technical guidance to both clients and internal teams. Working closely with operations, you will ensure projects are delivered smoothly while monitoring market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.


This role would suit a Technical Valve Specialist or Applications Engineer with strong UK water sector knowledge who is looking for a senior leadership position within a fast-scaling organisation offering genuine progression and long-term growth.


The Role:
*Lead and grow the UK valve product division
* Develop and execute sales strategy within the water infrastructure sector
* Manage key accounts and drive new business opportunities
* Provide technical consultancy and support tender/specification processes
* Collaborate with operations to ensure successful project delivery
* Monitor market trends to inform commercial strategy


The Person:
*Proven technical experience within the UK water industry
* Strong understanding of valve technologies and infrastructure applications
* Full UK driving licence



If you are interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.


Reference Number: BBBH24101


Keywords: Technical Sales Manager, Valve Specialist, Water Infrastructure, Utilities, Applications Engineer, Water Industry Sales, Department Lead, Mechanical Engineering, Chesterfield, Midlands, Valves


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.


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