Business Development & Proposal Specialist

The 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 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

Desired Candidate Profile

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 advantage