Business Development Manager - Power Generation

About the role

An established international organisation specialising in power generation and energy infrastructure is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in conventional power generation. The role leads strategic business development, evaluates investment opportunities and manages complex power projects across international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of large-scale power generation projects, from opportunity identification and feasibility studies through commercial structuring, contract negotiations, financial close and project execution.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in conventional power generation, including gas-fired and combined-cycle utility-scale projects.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments, project valuations, technical feasibility studies and financial evaluations, working with engineering, finance, legal and external advisory teams.
• Negotiate complex commercial and legal agreements such as PPAs, EPC contracts and fuel supply agreements, and manage relationships with developers, investors, contractors and government stakeholders.
• Develop and implement business development strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet commercial, technical, regulatory and financial objectives.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in management positions, with hands-on experience in large-scale conventional power generation, especially gas-fired and combined-cycle plants.
• Proven track record of managing power projects from development through feasibility, structuring, negotiations, financing and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Commercial risk valuation, technical risk assessment, financial feasibility and investment analysis.
• Negotiation of PPAs, EPC contracts and fuel supply agreements, with knowledge of project financing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.