Description
If this sounds like you and you're ready to join an award-winning organisation, working alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.
* Are you a Client Development Manager, Technical/Engineering Manager/Consultant or Project Manager with experience in Consulting Engineering, planning/EIA or a related field?
* Would you like to grow your career in a dynamic engineering consulting practice where your skills and abilities will be celebrated?
Would you enjoy developing close working relationships with clients on some of the world's largest and most impressive projects?
RWDI is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our Project Delivery Team as a Client Development Manager (Project Manager) for our London office, focused on our Consulting Engineering predominantly in the Buildings Sector however with flexibility to cover a wide variety of areas within the Built Environment.
We will consider current Project Managers as well as experienced technical professionals wanting to take on Client Development and Project Management responsibilities with at least 7 years relevant previous experience and the drive to achieve results.
The successful candidate will have experience in delivering technical engineering projects, managing client relationships, commercial and business acumen, and preferably with client and business development experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Role Includes But Is Not Limited To
* Ability to work independently to effectively identify, negotiate and facilitate new business opportunities
* The development of proposals, tracking, and gaining client agreement for new business.
* Confidently undertaking client meetings and outreach
* Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate with other team members on strategic goals.
* Leading technical solutions to challenging design problems
* Assembling and guiding a project team towards meeting project objectives
* Consulting with engineers, architects and developers to answer technical questions
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree, ideally in engineering or related built environment field
* Experience in business development and/or sales activities in the engineering/ construction sector
* Track record of developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients
* Experience in developing detailed proposals, negotiating fees with clients, and managing client expectations
Ability to use a variety of client communication methods to increase RWDI's visibility in the marketplace and making value-based connections with individual clients
Candidates Should Also Possess
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong people and team management skills
* An ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
* Exceptional organisational capabilities
Benefits
Starting Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 GBP. Commensurate with experience
Employee Benefits Including
* Annual Company Performance Bonus Plan
* Company Life Assurance Scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Reimbursement of professional subscriptions
* Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
Reimbursement of client travel expenses
Location: Central London (Remote working is available for this role one day a week if desired)
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK without restrictions.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion.
About RWDI
RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we're a truly global company. For more information, visit and connect on LinkedIn.