Business Development & Proposal Specialist

Job description

The specialist supports and executes business development activities for the Siting & Environmental Services portfolio with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, supporting bids, managing client relationships, and contributing to growth initiatives aligned with the employer’s strategic goals. Tasks involve developing business plans, tracking and qualifying new opportunities with clients and authorities, managing the full bid lifecycle, coordinating with technical teams to ensure client requirements are met, supporting the BU Director in client relationship building, representing the employer at industry events, monitoring market trends and competitors, maintaining an opportunity pipeline, and collaborating with engineering, environmental, and project teams to prepare high‑quality proposals and share best practices.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of engineering consultancy and environmental services
• Good knowledge of Saudi Arabian markets
• Experience in bid preparation, tender submissions, and client presentations
• Strong relationship management and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and project teams
• Commercial awareness to identify growth opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering or related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering is an advantage
• 8-12 years of experience in business development, commercial, tendering or proposals within engineering, environmental or consultancy sectors
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading bids, proposals and client engagements in the KSA market
• Exposure to Saudi Vision 2030 projects is a strong advantage

Skills