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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Manager - **Company:** SELWOOD LTD - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Computer Literacy, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.selwood.co.uk/vacancies/3088/senior-solutions-manager.html ## About the Role + It's vital that you're comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment as you will be balancing multiple workstreams, whilst also working with several different clients and build partners in parallel; ensuring smooth efficiency and strong output is achieved. + Extensive knowledge of Electrical / Mechanical over pumping solutions in a temporary / permanent environment. + Experience of successfully managing a team, being able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to develop, coach, motivate and engage a team. + Proven background in leading a demanding role whilst driving growth, maximising sales and profitability. + Experience of leading and demanding a Health & Safety culture, driving, and creating an environment where good practices are a way of everyday life and total compliance is adhered to. + Computer literate. Be able to analyse data on Microsoft Packages such as Projects, Excel, Word & PowerPoint. + Demonstrate project managements skills to be able to ensure smooth delivery of successful projects. * ## Description * We are looking for a Senior Solutions Manager to join our team. It's essential that you have come from an engineering background or ideally a history in the water industry, along with a sound knowledge in pumps. You will need to have the correct level of technical knowledge for this senior position, as our solutions managers will be reporting directly into you so solid leadership skills will also be essential. You will need to have a full driving licence and be based in Bristol for this role. To be able to carry out your duties you will need to travel around the UK, this will involve overnight stays on occasions. As part of your duties you will need to be commercially aware as you will need to evaluate deals for the business when out visiting sites and branches. Main Responsibilities: + Promote and exercise the company's mission statement and core values to deliver the required uniformed approach to our business strategy across the UK network. + Work closely with the Director of Solutions within your region and the wider Solutions, Installation and Electrical teams to deliver market leading solutions to our client base. + Establish and develop client interfaces, nurturing relationships and gaining their trust and confidence in our products, the services we offer and the Selwood brand. + Manage all aspects of a project from inception to completion, along with assisting & supporting the projects being managed by your Pump Solutions Managers (PSM) team. + Work closely with the recruitment department to attract and identify suitable candidates for vacant roles to build a competent, capable resilient and diverse team. + Take lead with the on-boarding of new recruits into your team, utilising a structured measurable approach incorporating both formal training and one-to-one mentoring, ensuring we give all new starters a solid foundation for success. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Fake or News: Translating Dog Barks, Notepad Gets an Upgrade and Michelin-Star Robots - Paul Tregoing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1802-fake-or-news-translating-dog-barks-notepad-gets-an-upgrade-and-michelin-star-robots-paul-tregoing) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Coffee with Developers - Scott Chacon on growing GitButler and the future of version control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/914-coffee-with-developers-scott-chacon-on-growing-gitbutler-and-the-future-of-version-control) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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