Haad of Hydro

Job Title: Head of Hydro Power
Location: Midlands (with UK and international travel)

Overview
We are seeking a Head of Hydro Power to lead and grow our presence within the hydro energy market. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving sales strategy, overseeing bid activity, and ensuring successful delivery across the full contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Define and deliver the commercial strategy for the Hydro division, driving market growth and positioning the business within the sector
Lead all business development and sales activity, identifying and securing new opportunities
Oversee the full bid and tendering process, ensuring high-quality, compliant submissions
Negotiate complex contracts and maintain strong commercial oversight
Act as the senior point of contact for key hydro clients, building and maintaining long-term relationships
Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client meetings
Provide strategic oversight of contract delivery, supporting teams from handover through to project completion
Work closely with engineering and operational teams to align capability with market demand
Lead, mentor and develop the hydro team, providing clear direction and leadershipRequirements

Strong experience within the Hydro, Power Generation or wider energy sector
Proven track record in business development, sales leadership and contract management
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing high-value bids and negotiations
Technical understanding, ideally with an engineering background
Knowledge of rotating machines and ability to interpret technical documentation
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset with a proactive approach to growth and client engagement
Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed