Business Development Manager - EPC

About the role

A recruitment agency is recruiting, on behalf of its client, a Business Development Manager for a specialist engineering and management consulting firm serving the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors in Saudi Arabia. The client provides contract management, claims, dispute resolution and commercial advisory services. Reporting to the Business Development Director, the role drives commercial growth across Saudi Arabia by generating, developing and closing strategic consulting opportunities in the construction and infrastructure sector.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the construction and engineering sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, contractors, consultants and major project stakeholders.
• Develop strategic partnerships to strengthen market presence and create new revenue streams.
• Lead the full business development cycle, from lead generation through proposal submission, negotiation and contract award.
• Work with technical and operational teams to develop tailored client solutions.
• Manage and grow a pipeline of opportunities across the Saudi market.
• Support prequalification, vendor registration, tender and consultant registration processes.
• Represent the business at industry events, networking forums and client meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 6-10 years' experience in business development, strategic partnerships or commercial roles in engineering consulting, project management consultancy, construction, EPC, claims consulting or similar professional services.
• Demonstrated success winning and closing consulting or advisory assignments in Saudi Arabia.
• Established network across developers, contractors, engineering consultants and major project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of contract management, claims, engineering advisory or project delivery environments.
• Experience managing proposals, tenders, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Fluent Arabic and English are mandatory.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist consultancy with a strong market reputation.
• Career progression in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.