Head of Business Development & Consulting

Turner Lovell; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Business Development & Consulting Engagement Manager to lead their consulting efforts in the electricity and renewable energy sectors. This senior role involves developing strategies, overseeing projects, and networking with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a consulting background, proven sales experience within energy, and fluency in English and Arabic. This position offers a chance to grow into a General Manager role in a fast-paced, expanding firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting management or engineering consultancy.
• Ability to discuss electricity grid and power system topics with clients.
• Confidence working at C-suite level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the BD strategy for power systems consulting.
• Shape, sell, and oversee consulting projects.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with TSOs, utilities, and regulators.

Skills

Consulting background in electricity / energy systems

Proven experience selling consultancy services to the energy sector

Strong business development skills

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Education

MSc in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Head of Business Development Manager & Consulting

• Electricity & Renewables Energy Transition Market Consulting
• Saudi Arabia / Middle East

Turner Lovell is recruiting on behalf of international consultancy focused on the electricity and renewable energy transition sectors. Owned by a large utility group, our client helps TSOs, utilities, regulators and developers solve grid challenges, integrate large-scale renewables into their energy networks and advance the n.

They are now hiring a Head of Business Development & Consulting Engagement Manager to grow their consulting business in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical background, business development skills and C-level networking ability to build a consulting practice focused on Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

This is a senior, client-facing role with direct exposure to decision-makers and a realistic succession route to General Manager as the regional team grows.

The Role

• Develop and lead the BD strategy for power systems consulting in the region.
• Shape, sell and oversee consulting projects in:

• Grid integration strategy of large-scale renewable energy & storage
• Power System design and operation
• EPC project management
• Technical Due Diligence
• HVDC & interconnector projects
• Transmission and distribution planning
• Asset management

• Build and use existing senior relationships with TSOs, utilities, regulators, investors and developers.
• Work closely with expert consultants and help build a local team.
• Progress towards a future General Manager role.

The Ideal Person

• Consulting background (management, strategic or engineering consultancy) in electricity / energy systems
• Proven experience selling consultancy services to the energy & utilities sector.
• MSc in Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent experience & able to discuss electricity grid and power system topics with clients.
• Strong business development track record and confidence working at C-suite level.
• Fluent English & Arabic language skills.
• Based in Saudi Arabia (or happy to relocate) with regular regional travel.

If you want to combine your passion for the electricity and energy sector, your consulting expertise and client development skills, this is an exciting high impact role in a company experiencing fast growth. Please contact Curtis Thompson or Biju Isac at Turner Lovell for a confidential discussion or send us your CV.