Client Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Client Development Manager to lead client engagement and manage complex projects in the buildings sector. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in project management or consulting, possesses strong technical and commercial skills, and is familiar with business development practices. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £65,000 along with several benefits including hybrid working.

Benefits

Annual company performance bonus

Company pension and private medical insurance

Life assurance scheme

Wellbeing allowance

25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working with one day a week remote

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering, planning, or project management.
• Strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading client engagement and business development activities.
• Preparing proposals, negotiating fees, and managing client expectations.
• Delivering technical project management across multiple sectors.
• Working with engineers and architects to resolve technical challenges.
• Supporting business growth through strategic development initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Client Development Manager

Location: London

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

A specialist consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Client Development Manager to join its growing team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional with strong technical and commercial skills to lead client engagement and manage complex projects across the built environment, with a particular focus on the buildings sector.

As a Client Development Manager, you will work closely with engineering and consulting teams to deliver technical solutions, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities for new business. This role would suit an experienced Project Manager, Technical Consultant, or engineering professional ready to step into a commercial and client-facing position.

Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Annual company performance bonus
• Company pension and private medical insurance
• Life assurance scheme and wellbeing allowance
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working with one day a week remote

Duties

• Leading client engagement and business development activities
• Preparing proposals, negotiating fees, and managing client expectations
• Delivering technical project management across multiple sectors
• Working with engineers and architects to resolve technical challenges
• Supporting business growth through strategic development initiatives

Skills and experience

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in consulting engineering, planning, or project management
• Strong track record of developing and maintaining client relationships
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other roles in Project Management or Business Development, please contact Aidan Morgan at Penguin Recruitment. There are many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position