Business Development & Proposal Specialist

Assystem GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm is seeking a Business Development & Proposal Specialist in Riyadh to support its Siting & Environmental Services portfolio. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, managing bids, and building client relationships to drive growth in Saudi Arabia. Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, possess 8-12 years of relevant experience, and have knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market. This full-time position promotes collaboration and innovation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in business development within engineering, environmental, or consultancy sectors.
• Experience leading bids and proposals in the KSA market.
• Exposure to Saudi Vision 2030 projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of business plans for Siting & Environmental Services.
• Identify and track new business opportunities.
• Manage the full bid lifecycle.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Engineering consultancy and environmental services

Saudi Arabian markets knowledge

Bid preparation

Client presentations

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Our Vacancy# Business Development & Proposal Specialist (Saudi National only)* Fixed-Term Contract /* Riyadh* Saudi Arabia* 21/01/26* On site* Share## Job DescriptionThe **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 advantageWe 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.* Communications & Presentation Skills* Quality Consciousness* Attention to Details* Problem Solving & Decision Making* Results Orientation* Planning and organizing with time management* Relationship Management