Summary
An experienced commercial professional is sought to lead and grow a specialist technical equipment hire division supporting infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors.
This role combines strategic business development, key account management, and operational oversight within a consultative engineering solutions environment.
About the Client
* Our Client is a specialist engineering solutions provider delivering technical equipment and services to infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors across the UK.
* The organisation supports customers with engineered solutions used in complex operational environments.
* The business is expanding its hire division and is seeking a commercially driven individual to lead its continued growth.
* The culture is collaborative, combining technical expertise with a strong commercial focus.
Roles/Responsibilities
* Drive the strategic growth and profitability of the technical equipment hire division
* Develop new business opportunities while managing and expanding existing key customer accounts
* Take ownership of the division’s commercial performance including P&L responsibility
* Identify opportunities where equipment hire solutions support customer operations or project delivery
* Work closely with engineering, sales, and operational teams to deliver technically and commercially viable solutions
* Monitor fleet utilisation to ensure equipment is deployed efficiently and profitably
* Coordinate equipment deployment, servicing, and turnaround with operational teams
* Support project teams where hire equipment forms part of larger engineering solutions
* Establish and manage hire pricing aligned with market opportunities
* Provide market insights and customer feedback to support future business development
Qualifications
* Proven experience in technical, consultative, or solution-based sales
* Background working with equipment used in utilities, water, environmental, or industrial sectors
* Experience in sectors such as wastewater treatment equipment, pump systems, dewatering equipment, filtration systems, or industrial process equipment is highly relevant
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage accounts and develop long-term customer relationships
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders
* Practical and commercially minded approach to problem solving
* Valid UK driving licence required
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience)
* Performance-related bonus structure
* Company car or car allowance
* Generous benefits package
* Opportunity to lead and shape a growing hire division
* High level of autonomy with direct impact on business growth
* Collaborative engineering and commercial team environment
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please contact our recruitment team directly to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.