Company Description
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.
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.
Job Description
Assystem Radicon is looking for a dynamic and experienced Saudi National to join our team as a Business Development Specialist in the Site and Environmental Unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or business, with a solid understanding of the local market and regulatory landscape in Saudi Arabia. This role is key to identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities across site development, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Strategy
Identify and pursue new business leads in the fields of environmental consulting, site investigation, compliance, permitting, and development planning.
Create and implement business development strategies to expand Assystem Radicon’s footprint in both public and private sector projects.
Monitor Vision 2030 initiatives and megaprojects to align BD efforts with national priorities (e.g., NEOM, Red Sea, RCJY, SEC).
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop strong professional relationships with clients, partners, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Represent the company in client meetings, networking events, exhibitions, and governmental platforms.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and client representatives to ensure alignment of expectations and deliverables.
Proposal Management
Lead the preparation of proposals, pre-qualifications, and bids for environmental and infrastructure projects.
Collaborate closely with technical teams, proposal writers, and commercial staff to ensure high-quality, tailored submissions.
Track RFPs and tender opportunities on platforms like Etimad and client-specific portals.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
Provide ongoing analysis of market trends, competitor activities, and potential growth areas.
Maintain updated records of business leads, client interactions, and ongoing opportunities.
Prepare business development reports and updates for senior management.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Industrial, or equivalent) or Business Administration.
MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in engineering or environmental consulting.
Strong knowledge of the Saudi market and working experience with government entities, municipalities, and giga-projects.
Proven track record of securing new business and building strategic client relationships.
Skills & Competencies:
Excellent communication and presentation skills in Arabic and English.
Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
Familiarity with government tendering systems (Etimad, NEOM portal, etc.)
High level of initiative, organization, and problem-solving ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); CRM experience is a plus.
Additional Information
**Security clearance**
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance.
Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.
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.
