Business Development & Proposal Specialist – Saudi National

About the role

The Business Development & Proposal Specialist will support and execute business development activities for Assystem’s Siting & Environmental Services portfolio, focusing on Saudi Arabia. The role involves identifying new opportunities, supporting bid preparation, managing client relationships and contributing to growth initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development plans, identify, track and qualify new opportunities with clients, authorities and developers.
• Manage the full bid lifecycle, including expressions of interest, proposals and negotiations, coordinating with technical teams to ensure client requirements are met.
• Support the Business Unit Director in building and maintaining client relationships, act as point of contact for assigned opportunities, and represent Assystem at industry events.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and regulatory developments to provide inputs for market positioning and service development.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental and project teams to prepare high‑quality bids and presentations and share best practices across the unit.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• 8–12 years of experience in business development, commercial, tendering or proposals within engineering, environmental or consultancy sectors.
• Proven experience supporting or leading bids and client engagements in the Saudi Arabian market.
• Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030 projects is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship‑management skills.