The Business Development OR Proposal Specialist will support and execute business development activities for the Siting & Environmental Services portfolio, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia. The role involves identifying opportunities, supporting bids, managing client relationships, and contributing to growth initiatives aligned with Assystem s strategic objectives.
Job-Specific & Generic Skills
- 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 with the ability to identify and support growth opportunities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Business Development & Opportunity Support
- Support the development and execution of business development plans for the Siting & Environmental Services portfolio
- Identify, track, and qualify new business opportunities with clients, authorities, and developers
- Assist in managing the full bid lifecycle, including expressions of interest, proposals, and negotiations
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure client requirements are well understood and addressed
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the BU Director in building and maintaining client relationships
- Act as a point of contact for assigned clients and opportunities
- Participate in client meetings, presentations, and workshops
- Represent Assystem professionally at industry events and networking forums
Market Intelligence & Strategy Support
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments
- Provide inputs to support market positioning and service development
- Maintain an updated opportunity pipeline and market intelligence database
Collaboration & Internal Coordination
- Work closely with engineering, environmental, and project teams to support proposals and client engagements
- Contribute to the preparation of high-quality bids and presentations
- Support knowledge sharing and best practices across the business unit
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Master s degree in Business Administration or Engineering is an advantage
Experience
- 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
