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BlueTech Research is a market leader in the Water Intelligence sector.

At BlueTech Research, we don’t just analyze the future of water technology—we shape it. Our work sits at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and global impact, helping world-leading utilities, investors, Fortune 500 companies, and technology pioneers navigate the complex world of water. Working at BlueTech means becoming part of a global intelligence powerhouse, where our research influences billion-dollar investments, breakthrough innovations, and critical environmental decisions. We work with the biggest names in the industry—from cutting-edge startups to major players like Veolia, Microsoft, Apple, and Coca-Cola.

Current opportunities

The bench is full… for now.

There are no open roles at the moment, but if you’re passionate about shaping the future of water innovation, we’re always happy to meet like-minded thinkers.

Are you passionate about uncovering the future of water technology and shaping the next wave of sustainable innovation? Do you thrive on analytical research, industry intelligence, and storytelling with data? If so, we want to hear from you!

Research and Senior Research Analyst

This is a fully remote position but will involve some travel, and regular calls with clients, so locations as close as possible to US time zones are strongly preferred.

About the role
The Research and Senior Research Analyst will join BlueTech Research’s Strategy & Management Consulting practice, supporting the delivery of high-impact engagements for Fortune 500 clients, institutional investors, and water utilities. This role is focused on strategy consulting, corporate water stewardship, and M&A due diligence. The Analyst will break down complex problems using hypothesis-led thinking and rigorous analysis, translate data into actionable client recommendations, and contribute to engagements that shape how the world’s largest organizations approach water.

Client engagement & project delivery

  • Support the execution of strategy consulting engagements end-to-end, from problem structuring and hypothesis development through analysis, synthesis, and final recommendation

  • Facilitate water stewardship projects for Fortune 500 clients, including coordinating stakeholder meetings, performing data analysis, and preparing executive-ready presentations

  • Distill complex information into clear insights and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies across water markets, technologies, and regulatory landscapes

  • Own discrete workstreams such as market sizing, competitive benchmarking, financial modeling, and scenario planning to deliver actionable recommendations to senior client stakeholdersInvestigate and profile technology companies to assess their technology and business model; be able to compare technologies at a high level

Analysis & problem solving

  • Conduct primary and secondary research including expert interviews, peer-reviewed literature review, and proprietary data analysis to build the fact base for consulting engagements

  • Analyze trends and innovations in the water sector influencing market development, M&A activity, partnerships, regulatory shifts, and technology adoption

  • Develop a broad understanding of diverse water technologies to enable high-level technology comparisons and strategic assessments for clients

  • Leverage AI tools and platforms (including generative AI) to accelerate research, enhance analytical workflows, and improve the quality of client deliverables

Collaboration & development
  • Engage in workshops and collaborative sessions to analyze findings, model scenarios, and formulate conclusions alongside senior team members and clients

  • Support the M&A advisory team in buy-side due diligence on acquisition targets, including technology assessments, market positioning analysis, and financial review

  • Stay current with research tools, analytical methodologies, and AI capabilities; share learnings and provide training to colleagues on new developments

  • Enhance BlueTech's industry presence through speaking engagements, conference participation, and thought leadership contributions

The ideal candidate
You are a sharp analytical thinker who thrives in a consulting environment. You can take a loosely defined client problem, structure it into a hypothesis-driven workplan, and deliver insights that move senior decision-makers to action. You write with precision, present with confidence, and are comfortable operating across water technology, strategy, and market analysis. You are curious about the technologies shaping the future of water.
Must haves
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or a related science/business discipline; an MBA or relevant Master's degree is a plus

  • 1-4 years of professional experience in strategy consulting, management consulting, water/wastewater technology, or a related analytical role

  • Strong quantitative thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize disparate data points into a coherent narrative

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable preparing and presenting recommendations to C-suite executives in workshops, web briefings, and client meetings

  • Detail-oriented with effective organizational skills, capable of managing multiple concurrent workstreams and meeting tight deadlines

  • Keen interest in innovation in the water sector and its intersection with corporate strategy, ESG, and sustainability.

Bonus points
  • Prior experience with a management consulting firm (MBB, Big 4, or boutique strategy firm) or water technology/engineering consulting firm

  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as R Studio, Tableau, Python, or Power BI

  • Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques and demonstrated proficiency using AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude (Anthropic), and other generative AI tools for research, analysis, and content generation

  • Understanding of M&A processes, financial modeling, or corporate valuation methodologies

BlueTech Research is a vibrant and innovative employer, flexible in how it engages and develops its people. If this sounds like the sort of job and employer you are interested in, please submit your CV here.

Key Account Manager

About the role

At BlueTech, we work closely with our clients as partners, helping them navigate complexity, identify opportunity, and make better decisions in a rapidly evolving water landscape. This role is about understanding that journey and contributing to it in a meaningful way.

We’re looking for a Key Account Manager who sees commercial growth as the outcome of strong client relationships and shared value creation.

You will work at the intersection of insight and application, building relationships with clients over time, identifying where we can add value, and translating that into tangible commercial outcomes. You’ll be engaging with senior stakeholders across utilities, corporates, and investors, translating complex water innovation into clear commercial value.

This role requires someone who is both relationship-led and commercially driven. Someone who can build trust quickly, think long-term, and at the same time take ownership of pipeline, targets, and results.

Drive new business growth
  • Identify, target, and qualify new prospects across key segments

  • Lead outbound prospecting through campaigns, industry events, and personal network

  • Conduct exploratory calls and product demonstrations with senior decision-makers

  • Build and communicate compelling value propositions tailored to client needs

  • Convert qualified opportunities into new client relationships

Manage and grow key accounts

  • Own and develop relationships with existing clients

  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities across BlueTech services

  • Act as a trusted partner, understanding client priorities and aligning solutions accordingly

  • Ensure strong client engagement and long-term retention

Own the sales process and pipeline
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead to close with discipline and consistency

  • Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, reporting, and forecasting in HubSpot

  • Execute structured follow-up and nurturing to move opportunities forward

  • Collaborate with marketing and research teams to refine messaging and campaigns

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of sales processes and materials

The ideal candidate

Fluency in the language of the water technology sector is essential. This goes beyond familiarity. It’s about being able to engage credibly and confidently with senior stakeholders across utilities, corporates, and investors. You understand how the industry thinks, how decisions are made, and where innovation fits into commercial reality.

Ideally, you already have a network within the water space and know how to activate it. You’re comfortable building new relationships, but equally focused on developing them over time, turning initial conversations into something more meaningful and long-term.

What sets you apart is your approach to clients. You see relationships as partnerships, not transactions. You’re naturally curious, you listen well, and you look for ways to create shared value. At the same time, you are motivated by growth, comfortable owning targets, and confident moving opportunities forward.

You know how to build rapport, but also how to guide conversations towards outcomes. You ask the right questions, challenge when needed, and bring structure without making the process feel rigid or forced.

Just as importantly, you value internal collaboration. BlueTech Research is a fully remote team, and strong communication and internal rapport are essential. You work well with others, share context proactively, and contribute to a consistent, unified voice externally. You’re a team player who understands that commercial success at BlueTech is built collectively, not in silos.

Finally, you are highly organised and disciplined in how you work. You manage your pipeline with intent, follow up consistently, and ensure that opportunities don’t drift. You understand that strong relationships and strong commercial performance go hand in hand, and you operate comfortably at that intersection.

Must haves
  • 3–5 years of experience in a sales or account management role

  • Direct experience in the water technology sector

  • Proven ability to manage a full sales cycle

  • EXTREMELY adept lead follow-up and organisation skills

  • Experience working with a CRM system (HubSpot strongly preferred)

Bonus points
  • Experience selling subscription, SaaS, or insight-based services

  • Track record in building and executing outbound sales campaigns

  • Experience engaging with utilities, industrial players, or investors

  • Exposure to marketing automation or lead nurturing workflows

  • Experience working in a lean, fast-paced, or scale-up environment

BlueTech Research is a vibrant and innovative employer, flexible in how it engages and develops its people. If this sounds like the sort of job and employer you are interested in, please submit your CV here.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Think fast, act smart, stay two steps ahead. BlueTech’s CEO needs a right hand who’s as quick on judgement as they are on logistics — confident, calm, and a little fearless.

At BlueTech Research, we’re looking for more than a traditional Executive Assistant. We’re looking for a right hand, a gatekeeper, and a trusted collaborator to our CEO.

This is a role for someone who thrives in fast-moving, purpose-driven environments. Someone who’s proactive, sharp, and knows how to get things done before they’re even asked. You’ll manage a complex calendar across multiple time zones, keep communications crisp and organised, and make sure everything from strategy meetings to flights runs seamlessly.

But it’s not just about logistics, it’s about judgement. You’ll be the calm in the chaos, helping Paul prioritise what matters most, maintain focus, and keep the bigger picture in view. You’ll spot opportunities, solve problems before they surface, and create space for him to lead BlueTech’s global mission to accelerate water innovation.

We’re looking for someone with confidence, warmth, and a touch of hutzpah. Someone who can hold their own in a conversation with CEOs one moment and troubleshoot a travel issue the next. If you love being the steady hand that keeps everything (and everyone) on track, this role could be your perfect fit.

Responsibilities

Calendar & meeting management

Travel management

Inbox & communication support

Admin & organisation

Proactive support

Personal support

What you’ll bring

You’re a sharp, composed professional who thrives in fast-moving environments and takes pride in keeping everything (and everyone) one step ahead. You bring strong judgement, clear communication, and the ability to balance urgency with tact. You’re flexible across multiple time zones, and you know how to stay calm under pressure while making things happen behind the scenes.

You’re not someone who just says yes. You know when to challenge, when to push back, and how to offer a better solution with confidence and diplomacy. You think commercially, act intuitively, and always keep the bigger picture in mind.

And above all, you’re a genuinely nice person to work with: friendly, grounded, and professional. You build positive relationships easily, treat colleagues and external partners with respect, and bring warmth and good humour to every interaction. You’re the kind of person who keeps things running smoothly while making it feel effortless and enjoyable,  for everyone around you.

BlueTech Research is a vibrant and innovative employer, flexible in how it engages and develops its people. If this sounds like the sort of job and employer you are interested in, please submit your CV here.

Analyst, Technology / Market Research – Water Industry

This is a fully remote position but will involve some travel, and regular calls with clients, so locations as close as possible to Irish time (GMT+1) are strongly preferred.

About the role

You will interview companies, digest industry news, analyse market data, and write accurate and high-quality strategic reports. With the support of our industry experts in our Technology Advisory Group, you will research and write about a wide variety of technologies and markets, from anaerobic membrane bioreactors to zero liquid discharge.

You will present market insights and research outputs to a C suite level audience of executives in workshops, web briefings and international conferences.

Being able to write clearly and concisely is a must. You will be able to quickly distil information, apply critical thought, and present it in an easy-to-digest format.

This role is likely to appeal to an engineer or scientist with a desire to continue to learn and develop in their profession.

Responsibilities

  • Research & Analysis

    Author reports and articles based on analysis of primary and secondary research data, e.g., phone interviews, reading peer-reviewed papers

  • Client Relationship Management

    Be the key point of contact for client accounts, engage with them on a regular basis and address their queries proactively

  • Patent & Trend Analysis

    Analyzing new patents to identify the latest water technology trends

  • Technology Assessment

    Investigate and profile technology companies to assess their technology and business model; be able to compare technologies at a high level

  • Workshop Participation

    Take an active part in workshops and other collaborative sessions to present our findings to clients

  • Industry Monitoring

    Maintain industry knowledge and comment on, water sector news which impacts the market – M&A, partnerships, project announcements, technology adoption

  • Sales & Marketing Support

    Support sales and marketing colleagues in client and prospect meetings

  • Industry Representation

    Represent the company at conferences and industry forums

  • Client Liaison

    Liaise with and maintain a positive relationship with clients

  • Consulting Project Support

    Support colleagues on consulting projects such as market studies, technology assessments and market sizing

What you’ll bring

  • Experience

    Direct experience or knowledge of water/wastewater treatment technologies – ideally 3- 4 years of work experience, or a relevant Masters or PhD in a specific water technology area

  • Excellent written English skills

    You should ideally be able to proofread other’s work

  • Strong Organisational Skills

    A keen attention to detail and highly effective organisation skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

  • Intellectual Curiosity

    High levels of intellect, being able to absorb information quickly

  • Excellent Communication Skills

    You will be comfortable participating in telephone interviews and (online) meetings

  • Passion for Water Innovation

    A keen interest in innovation in water

  • Independent Research Ability

    Experience in working independently on research projects

  • Remote Work Capability

    An ability to work full remotely, with a fully distributed team

BlueTech Research is a vibrant and innovative employer, flexible in how it engages and develops its people. If this sounds like the sort of job and employer you are interested in, please submit your CV here.

Events Manager

BlueTech Research is looking for a commercially minded and highly organised Events Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of our BlueTech Forum Unplugged series and other global event activations.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on creating outstanding in-person experiences and knows how to build events that are as financially sound as they are impactful. Our next team member is someone who sees beyond logistics and understands the power of convening, conversation and community.

About BlueTech Research

BlueTech Research is a global intelligence partner to the world’s leading water innovators. We provide insight, data, and strategic foresight to Fortune 500 companies, investors, utilities, and technology pioneers driving sustainable water solutions.

Our BlueTech Forum Unplugged series is the next evolution of our flagship event — intimate, high-impact gatherings that have taken place in places like Kew Gardens in London and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Each edition connects the brightest minds in water, innovation, and sustainability — from Nike and Apple to research institutions and technology start-ups — to exchange ideas that accelerate real change.

These aren’t conferences. They’re tastemaker events.

Spaces where conversations start, collaborations spark, and ideas spread — linked closely with our storytelling through Brave Blue World and Our Blue World.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead the entire lifecycle of multiple global events — from strategy to execution — ensuring each gathering reflects BlueTech’s standard of thought leadership while meeting commercial and operational goals.

This role combines business acumen, relationship-building, and flawless execution. You’ll have full P&L responsibility for the Unplugged series and will be expected to manage budgets, build partnerships, and deliver events that are both meaningful and financially sustainable.

Responsibilities

  • In-person BlueTech events

    • Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of BlueTech Forum Unplugged events worldwide.
    • Develop event concepts, agendas, and themes that reflect our research and thought leadership.
    • Manage the event P&L: budgets, cost control, sponsorship revenue, and ROI tracking.
    • Build relationships with sponsors, partners, and delegates to ensure long-term engagement.
    • Oversee venues, vendors, AV, and logistics to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences.

  • In-person partner events

    (Conferences and special activations)
    • Coordinate BlueTech’s participation at key industry conferences such as WEFTEC and AquaTech, including exhibition management, speaking engagements, and networking activities.
    • Support and manage special film screenings (e.g., Our Blue World and Brave Blue World) featuring BlueTech speakers or moderated panels.
    • Liaise with partners, sponsors, and event organisers to ensure BlueTech’s brand and team presence are consistent, professional, and impactful.
    • Handle onsite logistics, schedules, and travel arrangements for BlueTech team members and speakers.

  • Virtual events

    (Virtual Roundtables, webinars, and briefings)
    • Plan, schedule, and deliver Virtual Roundtables and webinars — from topic development and speaker coordination to invitations and post-event reporting.
    • Oversee event platforms and technical delivery (e.g., Zoom Webinar, Teams).
    • Manage registration, communications, and participant follow-up.
    • Collaborate with marketing and research teams to align topics and audience targeting.
    • Track attendance, feedback, and engagement metrics to refine future sessions.

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in end-to-end event management

    - Including commercial elements
    - Ideally B2B or professional/technical sectors

  • A strong track record in budget ownership/P&L and sponsorship revenue

  • Excellent programme design, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination skills

  • Pragmatic, outcomes-driven approach; calm under pressure and strong on follow-through

  • Fluent English (spoken and written); comfortable working with senior executives

  • Familiarity with international logistics and operating in remote, distributed teams

  • Bonus points:

    Familiarity with the water sector, cleantech, or sustainability space

You’ll thrive in this role if…

  • You treat events as strategic platforms for community and thought leadership, not just schedules

  • You’re equally at home cultivating sponsors and running a tight show

  • You take clear ownership—commercially and operationally—and deliver

  • You enjoy turning ambitious ideas into well-run, high-impact experiences

BlueTech Research is a vibrant and innovative employer, flexible in how it engages and develops its people. If this sounds like the role and employer you are interested in, please submit your CV here.

More than just research—our work is a movement.

  • Films that inspire

    We produced the award-winning documentaries Brave Blue World (featuring Matt Damon and Liam Neeson) and Our Blue World, which have been screened worldwide, sparking conversations on water’s future.

  • Books that guide the industry

    Our publications, including The Dynamics of Water Innovation, set the benchmark for water technology commercialization.

  • Events that drive change

    BlueTech curates exclusive global water summits, executive roundtables, and strategic briefings that connect the brightest minds in the industry.

Whether you’re an engineer, scientist, or analyst, a role at BlueTech puts you at the forefront of high-impact decision-making in one of the world’s most essential industries.

You’ll work with a team of experts spanning multiple disciplines, gain direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and have a chance to accelerate your career in an industry that’s shaping the future of sustainability

Join us, and be part of the team defining what’s next in water innovation.

We celebrate diversity

BlueTech Research is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background. We believe that diverse perspectives make our work stronger, smarter, and more impactful.

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Tell us about you

At BlueTech Research, we believe great insights do more than inform — they connect data, ideas, and impact.

We’re looking for Analysts who can turn research into clarity — people who think critically, write clearly, and are curious about the technologies shaping the future of water.

If you understand why water innovation matters and want to work with global experts to uncover what’s next in the sector, tell us a little about yourself below — including what excites you about water, technology, and translating complexity into insight.

Tell us about you

At BlueTech Research, we believe strong client relationships are built on insight, trust, and a shared understanding of where value can be created.

We’re looking for a Key Account Manager who can turn industry knowledge into meaningful client partnerships. Someone who understands the water sector, thinks commercially, and knows how to move opportunities forward.

If you’re fluent in the language of water technology and motivated by building relationships that lead to real outcomes, we’d like to hear from you. Tell us a bit about your experience, your approach to sales, and what drives you in this space.

The right-hand person we can’t do without

We’re after someone smart, switched on, and ready to make an impact. A right-hand person who can keep pace with a fast-moving CEO, juggle priorities across time zones, and still bring good energy to every day.

If that sounds like you, this is your moment. Introduce yourself below and show us what makes you tick.

Tell us about you

At BlueTech Research, we believe great events do more than fill a room — they connect people, ideas, and impact.

We’re looking for someone who can take ownership, think commercially, and bring the same care to logistics as to community building.

If you understand why water matters and want to create spaces where collaboration thrives, tell us a little about yourself below — including what excites you about water and convening people around it.

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