Business Development & Proposal Specialist (Saudi National only)

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

TheBusiness Development OR Proposal Specialist will support and execute business development activities for theSiting & Environmental Services portfolio, with a primary focus onSaudi 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 ofengineering consultancy and environmental services
• Good knowledge of Saudi Arabian markets
• Experience inbid preparation, tender submissions, and client presentations
• Strongrelationship management and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively withtechnical 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 ofbusiness development plans for the Siting & Environmental Services portfolio
• Identify, track, and qualifynew business opportunities with clients, authorities, and developers
• Assist in managing thefull bid lifecycle, including expressions of interest, proposals, and negotiations
• Coordinate with technical teams to ensureclient requirements are well understood and addressed

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the BU Director in building and maintainingclient relationships
• Act as a point of contact for assigned clients and opportunities
• Participate inclient meetings, presentations, and workshops
• Represent Assystem professionally atindustry events and networking forums

Market Intelligence & Strategy Support

• Monitormarket trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments
• Provide inputs to supportmarket positioning and service development
• Maintain an updatedopportunity pipeline and market intelligence database

Collaboration & Internal Coordination

• Work closely withengineering, environmental, and project teams to support proposals and client engagements
• Contribute to the preparation ofhigh-quality bids and presentations
• Support knowledge sharing and best practices across the business unit

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree inCivil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree inBusiness Administration or Engineering is an advantage

Experience

• 8–12 years of experience inbusiness development, commercial, Tendering or Proposals withinengineering, environmental, or consultancy sectors
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leadingbids, proposals, and client engagements in the KSA market
• Exposure toSaudi Vision 2030 projects is a strong advantage

• Communications & Presentation Skills
• Quality Consciousness
• Attention to Details
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Planning and organizing with time management
• Relationship Management

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.