Client and Partner Principal leading UK enterprise client relationships for Simple Machines. Oversee complex consulting engagements and build long-term partnerships with technology leaders.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow Tier 1 enterprise relationships
Own and grow a portfolio of major enterprise clients as the senior commercial lead and trusted advisor
Build deep, long-term relationships with CIOs, CTOs, Chief Data Officers, and senior business leaders
Originate and close new client opportunities through consultative, relationship-led selling
Shape bespoke software engineering, data platform, and AI engagements, often multi-stream and multi-year
Lead the structuring and signing of complex Statements of Work, including fixed-price and fixed-outcome engagements
Work hands-on with senior engineers, architects, and consultants to align scope, pricing, and delivery
Ensure commercial discipline, margin protection, and delivery realism across engagements
Build Simple Machines’ presence across the UK enterprise, data, and AI ecosystem
Develop relationships with hyperscalers and leading technology partners
Act as a visible, credible representative of the firm with clients, partners, and industry leaders
Be accountable for pipeline, revenue, margin, utilisation, and long-term account health
Requirements
10+ years in senior commercial roles within consulting or technology services
A track record of owning and signing multi-million-pound consulting or engineering engagements
Direct experience working with Tier 1 enterprises such as banks, telcos, insurers, or similarly complex organisations
Strong commercial and financial literacy across pricing, margin, utilisation, and forecasting
Confidence operating directly with senior executives and navigating complex procurement environments
Tier 1 consultancy-level presentation and communication, with clear executive presence and professional polish
You enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and building things properly. You value quality, judgement, and long-term relationships over volume or noise.
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