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