Client Development Manager

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Client Development Manager to enhance client relationships and oversee project delivery in the built environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a degree related to engineering or environmental science. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model and various benefits, including a company bonus scheme and private medical cover.

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

Client relationship management

Business development

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or environmental science

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.

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

Benefits

• 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

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

Qualifications

• 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

How to apply

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.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Client Development Manager
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: London
• Posted: Sep 19th 2025
• Closes: Oct 20th 2025
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time