Client Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Client Development Manager to strengthen client relationships and drive project delivery in the built environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £65,000, a bonus scheme, and benefits including private medical cover and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme linked to performance

Private medical cover

Pension plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing allowance

25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ experience in consulting, project management, or planning.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading business development activities and client engagement strategies.
• Preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing expectations.
• Coordinating technical project delivery across multiple sectors.
• Working closely with engineers, architects, and design teams to overcome challenges.
• Supporting the long-term business growth of the consultancy.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related subject

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Client Development Manager
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

A leading consultancy is looking for an ambitious Client Development Manager to join its London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with both technical knowledge and business development skills to build client relationships and oversee project delivery within the built environment, with a focus on the buildings sector.

As a Client Development Manager, you will act as the key link between clients and internal project teams, ensuring technical excellence while driving growth. This position would be ideal for an experienced Project Manager, Technical Consultant, or engineering specialist who is ready to move into a more client-focused and commercially strategic role.

Benefits for the role of Client Development Manager include:

• Salary between £45,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

• Company bonus scheme linked to performance

• Private medical cover and pension plan

• Life assurance and wellbeing allowance

• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working model with some flexibility

Key responsibilities for the role of Client Development Manager include:

• Leading business development activities and client engagement strategies

• Preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing expectations

• Coordinating technical project delivery across multiple sectors

• Working closely with engineers, architects, and design teams to overcome challenges

• Supporting the long-term business growth of the consultancy

Skills and experience required for the role of Client Development Manager:

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related subject

• At least 7 years’ experience in consulting, project management, or planning

• Proven success in developing and maintaining strong client relationships

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary consultancy environment

If this role is of interest, or you are looking for other opportunities 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.