At a Glance
- Tasks: Build key relationships and drive growth in the UK utilities market.
- Company: Join a leading business in the water and utilities sector.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, bonus scheme, private health, and generous benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a respected international company.
- Why this job: Shape market growth and influence major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in water, utilities, or civil engineering sectors required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Excellent Salary, Bonus Scheme, EV, Private Health + Generous Benefits
Field-Based | National Role | Water / Utilities / Infrastructure
Join a leading business operating at the heart of the UK utilities sector.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven National Utilities Manager to take ownership of key customer relationships and strategic stakeholder engagement across the UK utilities market. This is a high-impact national role for someone who knows how to build trust, influence product selection, win opportunities, and support key projects from concept through to delivery. If you have strong experience in the water, utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure sectors, and you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely shape market growth, this could be an outstanding next step.
Why this opportunity stands out:
- This is more than an account management role. It is an opportunity to become the key link between a highly respected business and some of the most important utilities and infrastructure customers in the UK.
- You will have the platform to influence major water and utilities projects.
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders across utilities, contractors, and design teams.
- Drive national business growth across frameworks, AMP cycles and capital delivery programs.
- Represent a well-established and highly regarded brand known for quality, service, and innovation.
- Play a visible role in strengthening market position in a critical infrastructure sector.
The role:
Reporting to the Sales Director, the National Utilities Manager will serve as the face of the business in the utilities market nationwide. You will identify and convert opportunities, build long-term customer relationships, support project delivery, and ensure solutions are positioned as the preferred choice for water and utility schemes. This role will suit someone who enjoys being out in the field, engaging with decision-makers, navigating complex procurement environments and working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop strong relationships with water authorities, Tier 1 contractors, Tier 2 partners, and major civils/utilities contractors.
- Identify and win new business opportunities across AMP cycles, capital delivery programs, and infrastructure projects.
- Represent the business at site meetings, technical workshops, framework reviews, and industry events.
- Provide technical guidance on product selection, installation methods, and compliance with industry standards.
- Support clients and contractors through the full lifecycle of projects, from tender stage through to commissioning.
- Conduct site visits to assess needs, resolve challenges, and support best-practice application of solutions.
- Work closely with internal technical, operations, and customer support teams to ensure strong project execution.
- Manage key accounts to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Monitor pipeline activity, competitor movements, market developments, and future framework opportunities.
- Contribute to commercial proposals, bid strategy, and framework submissions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience within the water, utilities, civil engineering, infrastructure sectors.
- Strong knowledge of the UK water market and capital delivery environment.
- An established network within water authorities and/or Tier 1 contractors.
- The ability to influence both technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and a track record of identifying and converting opportunities.
- Confidence working autonomously in a national, field-based role.
- A full UK driving license.
Personal profile:
- Self-motivated, proactive and results-focused.
- A confident relationship-builder with a consultative sales approach.
- Technically credible and comfortable discussing practical project solutions.
- Organised, resilient and capable of managing multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously.
- A clear and professional communicator who can operate effectively across all levels of stakeholder engagement.
About the opportunity:
This role offers the chance to join a highly respected international business with a strong reputation for quality, service, and customer focus. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible, growth-oriented role within a critical and evolving sector.
Interested? If you have the sector knowledge, commercial drive and relationship-building capability to succeed in this role, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.
Accounts Manager with Sales employer: ANA Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading business at the forefront of the UK utilities sector, where you will have the opportunity to influence major projects and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With an excellent salary, bonus scheme, and generous benefits including private health and electric vehicle options, this role offers a rewarding career path in a critical infrastructure environment.
