Business Development Manager

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Part-Time Business Development Manager

Are you a highly organised, proactive, and friendly individual looking to be the vibrant heart of a dynamic, award-winning architectural practice? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions are genuinely valued? If so, PRP is looking for you!

Who We Are

At PRP, we don't just design buildings; we shape communities and create lasting legacies. As a long-established, interdisciplinary firm with over 100 prestigious awards to our name, our passion lies in delivering a full spectrum of design and building services, including masterplanning, urban design, landscape architecture, and development consultancy.

We believe in fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute their best. Our culture is built on collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to excellence – both in our projects and in how we work together. We're a tight-knit family across our studios, ensuring everyone feels part of the wider PRP team.

The Opportunity: Your Impact & What You'll Do

As our Part-time Business Development Manager based in the Cardiff studio, you will play a pivotal role in driving PRP's growth across Wales. Reporting directly to Andrew Mellor (Partner), you will be the driving force behind our regional business development efforts, shaping opportunities, and building lasting connections.

About the role:

The purpose of this Job Description is to indicate the general level of responsibility of the post. It is pointed out however, that the detailed duties may vary from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development:

Identifying and developing new business for PRP in Wales.

Research & Analysis:

• Researching new leads, trends, and opportunities.
• Researching emerging client companies.
• Researching client contacts.
• Researching, analysing, and reporting market intelligence.

External Engagement & Networking:

• Networking at conferences, events, etc.
• Approaching business leads and arranging meetings with the relevant member(s) of the PRP management team.
• Arranging and attending client engagement events such as seminars and round tables, etc.
• Actively promoting both existing services and new ones.

Strategy & Collaboration:

• Working closely with the London Marketing team to ensure crossover with PRP's New Business & Marketing strategy.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitoring and reporting on Business Development functions.

Client Relationship Management:

• Providing senior management support for client relationship management.
• Conducting post-engagement follow-ups, reviews, and improvement recommendations.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary we also offer:

• Excellent development opportunities through our PRP Academy

• Option to join UNUM Health Cash Plan scheme to obtain treatment and reclaim medical costs

• £100 towards cost of eye care

• Mental Health Support including counselling

• Hybrid working

• Mentorship scheme

• Coaching & Buddy system

• Enhanced family leave

• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays

• Volunteer days

• Social value opportunities

• Workplace Pension with 4.5% employer contribution

• Access to 1:1 Independent pension advice

• Permanent health insurance up to 50% of salary

• Support towards payment of exam fees

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to work scheme

Social

• Annual office study trip

• Summer and Christmas parties

• Staff away day

• Football and softball teams

• Monthly drinks

PRP is an equal opportunities employer.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer with inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Please contact us if you need any support in making your application.