Business Development Manager - Waste Water Treatment pumping solutions

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Business Development Manager – Wastewater Treatment Pumping Solutions

Water utilities are entering one of the most demanding delivery cycles in decades. Regulatory pressure, AMP investment, energy efficiency targets, and asset resilience expectations are reshaping how wastewater treatment works are designed and maintained.

If you understand how to influence projects before they go to tender — this role will give you genuine commercial leverage.

The Role

We’re looking for a commercially sharp Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth across wastewater treatment works in the South UK region.

You will:

• Develop and execute a regional business development strategy focused on WwTW

  
  
  

• Engage early in the project lifecycle to influence specifications

  
  
  

• Identify and convert opportunities across new assets, upgrades, and retrofit solutions

  
  
  

• Expand recurring aftermarket revenue (maintenance, refurbishment, spares, lifecycle support)

  
  
  

• Build strong relationships with water utilities, consultants, contractors, and framework partners

  
  
  

• Track AMP cycles, regulatory drivers, and competitor activity to sharpen positioning

  
  
  

• Maintain a disciplined pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM reporting

  
  
  

This is not a reactive sales role. It’s about shaping demand upstream.

What Makes This Different?

• Early-stage technical influence rather than late-stage price competition

  
  
  

• A balanced focus on capital projects and sustainable service revenue

  
  
  

• Exposure to major UK water utility investment cycles

  
  
  

• Collaboration with engineering, service, and bid teams who understand complex infrastructure delivery

  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

You’ll likely bring:

• Proven business development experience within wastewater treatment, pumping solutions, or related infrastructure markets

  
  
  

• A clear understanding of UK water utility procurement frameworks and AMP cycles

  
  
  

• The confidence to engage credibly with consultants and asset managers

  
  
  

• A structured approach to pipeline management and forecasting

  
  
  

• Commercial awareness with long-term strategic thinking

  
  
  

Experience in rotating equipment, process technologies, or treatment solutions would be advantageous.

Why Xylem?

At Xylem, you’ll contribute to critical national infrastructure while building a commercially sustainable portfolio across capital and lifecycle services.

This is an opportunity to influence how wastewater assets are specified, delivered, and maintained — not just to respond to tenders.

If you’re ready to lead regional growth in one of the UK’s most strategically important sectors, we’d welcome a conversation.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.