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 • 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 advantage