MIPIM SPECIAL - A Different Take on Growth in Consultancy | Melani King of ADP Consulting - Ep 31

In this special episode of Growing Consultancies, we’re joined by Melanie King of ADP Consulting.Mel’s career has taken an interesting path across recruitment, business ownership, and now into a unique business development role within a global engineering consultancy.She shares her journey from starting out in recruitment to running her own business for nearly eight years, before making a deliberate move into something new. From navigating COVID, to stepping into HR, and now helping drive growth at ADP, this is a conversation full of honest reflections and practical insight.We also explore the growing overlap between recruitment and business development, the power of personal branding, especially on LinkedIn, and why more consultancies should be thinking differently about how they win work and attract talent.This is a great episode for anyone building a consultancy, considering a career pivot, or looking to better understand how relationships and reputation drive long-term success in the built environment.In this episode, we discuss:• Mel’s journey from recruitment into business ownership• Why she stepped away from running her own business• Moving into HR and then into a business development role• The link between recruitment, relationships, and winning work• How LinkedIn can genuinely drive business growth• Why consultancies need to rethink business development• Growth plans for ADP in the UK• The increasing importance of MEP and sustainabilityIf you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. It really helps us reach more people across the industry.Melani KingADP Consulting #growingconsultancies #constructionindustry #builtenvironment #businessgrowth #recruitment #businessdevelopment #leadership #consultancy #engineering #mep #sustainability #careersinconstruction #linkedintips #propertyindustry