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Director Business Development - London/Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 20 hours
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Director of Business Development based in either London or Cambridge, offering a competitive salary between £65,000 and £80,000.
  • The ideal candidate should have extensive industry experience, ideally at the Associate Director level or as an existing Director looking for a new challenge.
  • Key responsibilities include managing business development, strategic planning, and client relationships to drive growth across the UK offices.
  • The role requires a proven leader with a strong network of clients, experience in project management, and a passion for expanding the client base and revenue generation.
  • The company offers a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career development while working on high-profile projects.

Director (Business Development) - London/Cambridge

£65,000 - £80,000

CTJ65

Comprised of top-tier engineers and consultants across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, our client is an independent, multidisciplinary, and fully integrated engineering consultancy.

Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Client Facing Work Winner to play a pivotal role in the growth of their UK offices. Based in either the London or Cambridge office, this individual will be responsible for the management, strategic planning, and business development across their UK operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Client Facing Lead for the London or Cambridge office, engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes and strong client relationships.
  • Take a leading role in the strategic management of operations across the UK, working closely with the Managing Director to drive growth.
  • Expand the client base within London, Cambridge, and surrounding areas, leveraging business development opportunities and industry networks.
  • Drive fee generation and revenue growth, directly contributing to the company's financial success.
  • Act as Project Director and Key Account Manager for major clients and projects, ensuring successful delivery and ongoing client satisfaction.
  • Lead the preparation of fee proposals and bids, demonstrating a strong ability to win new work and expand the business.
  • Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects as needed, ensuring the highest standards of delivery.
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing local team to support ongoing growth and project success.
  • Nurture and expand existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be:

  • An Associate Director (AD) looking to step up to a Director role, or an existing Director seeking a new challenge.
  • Established within the industry, with an extensive network of clients that they can bring to the business.
  • A proven leader with strong experience in business development, project management, and strategic planning.
  • Passionate about expanding a client base, driving revenue, and leading successful projects.
  • Experienced in recruiting and managing teams, and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of the business and drive growth in the UK.
  • A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment with ample career development opportunities.
  • Exposure to high-profile, impactful projects that make a difference.

If this is a role you would be interested in, please send your CV to or call Callum on .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.