Job Description
Hampshire I Hybrid I Water Industry Projects\nWe are working with a well-established engineering business operating at the heart of the UK water industry, delivering temporary and permanent pumping solutions to a broad client base. As they continue to grow, we are assisting them to secure a Pump Solutions Manager to lead the design and delivery of engineered solutions across the South Central region.\nThis is a specialist position for someone with strong technical experience in pumping, engineering, or fluid transfer – ideally within the water or construction sector.\nThe role combines technical surveying, solution design, client support, and light-touch project management.\nYou’ll be the key contact from first enquiry through to delivery, collaborating closely with in-house project teams and external suppliers.\nKey Duties & Responsibilities:\n * Conduct site surveys to scope and design temporary pumping solutions for clean and wastewater projects\n * Act as technical lead across all project stages – from concept and quotation through to project handover\n * Liaise with Sales, Project Delivery, and Operations teams to develop and deliver engineered solutions\n * Prepare and review Risk & Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure on-site safety procedures are upheld\n * Oversee project scheduling and handover to delivery teams, supporting planning and logistics as needed\n * Serve as the subject matter expert for clients, colleagues, and partners – guiding technical queries and decisions\n * Support business development activity by identifying new applications, solutions, and markets\n * Stay up to date with innovations in pumping, engineering, and fluid movement technologies\nSkills & Experience Required:\n * Demonstrable knowledge of pumping systems, fluid dynamics, or water infrastructure\n * Strong problem-solving ability – able to work independently and apply technical knowledge practically\n * Comfortable managing customer expectations and multiple concurrent projects\n * Confident producing RAMS and coordinating subcontractor work (crane hire, generator suppliers, etc.)\n * Experience in pump hire, water utilities, civil engineering or related environments\n * IT literate – able to use MS Office, including Visio and Project, for planning and communication\n * Mechanical or electrical engineering background – NVQ Level 3 or higher preferred\n * CSCS Gold Card, SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor and Confined Space tickets desirable\nSummary:\nPosition: Pump Solutions Manager\nLocation: Hampshire, covering South of UK & Wales\nBase: Hybrid – mix of remote, on-site and occasional branch visits\nDuration: Permanent\nSalary: £70,000 - £80,000 with bonus + Car + Benefits\nVehicle: Grade 2 company car\nCall-out: Rota basis (1 in 5/6)\nStart: ASAP\nThis is a standout role for a technically minded Pump Solutions Manager with experience in the water industry.\nIf you're ready to lead high-impact projects and support major UK infrastructure clients – we’d like to hear from you