Director of Business Development

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, commercially driven Director of Business Development to lead growth initiatives across the GCC, Levant, and selected African markets. The role focuses on identifying and securing high‑value opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors, leveraging a strong industry network and strategic mindset.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities across targeted sectors and geographies.
• Lead market intelligence, competitor analysis, and strategic positioning activities.
• Develop relationships with government authorities, utilities, developers, and strategic partners.
• Support pre‑qualification submissions, tenders, consortium building, and commercial negotiations.
• Drive business development for EPC, PPP, BOT, BOO, and concession‑based projects.
• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and executive teams to craft winning strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings, and regional business forums.
• Maintain and expand strategic networks across the GCC, Levant, and Africa.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 + years of experience in business development, project development, or commercial leadership roles.
• Strong background in the power sector with proven upstream or midstream oil & gas experience.
• Experience in waste‑to‑energy, fertilizers, and petrochemicals projects is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of concessions, PPP, BOT, and project financing structures.
• Previous experience with CCC or Orascom Construction is highly preferred.
• Extensive professional network across GCC, Levant (including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya) and, preferably, African markets.
• Arabic speaker is mandatory; English fluency is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

Required skills

• Fluent Arabic (native) and English communication.
• Strong knowledge of EPC contracting, infrastructure development, and regional market dynamics.