Head of Business Development and Consulting

Job description / Role

Head of Business Development Manager & Consulting Electricity & Renewables Energy Transition Market Consulting Saudi Arabia / Middle East

Turner Lovell is recruiting on behalf of an international consultancy focused on the electricity and renewable energy transition sectors. Owned by a large utility group, our client helps TSOs, utilities, regulators, and developers solve grid challenges and integrate large-scale renewables into their energy networks.

They are now hiring a Head of Business Development & Consulting Engagement Manager to grow their consulting business in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your technical background, business development skills, and C-level networking ability to build a consulting practice focused on Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

This is a senior, client-facing role with direct exposure to decision-makers and a realistic succession route to General Manager as the regional team grows.

The role:

• Develop and lead the BD strategy for power systems consulting in the region.
• Shape, sell, and oversee consulting projects in:
  • Grid integration strategy of large-scale renewable energy & storage
  • Power system design and operation
  • EPC project management
  • Technical due diligence
  • HVDC & interconnector projects
  • Transmission and distribution planning
  • Asset management
• Build and use existing senior relationships with TSOs, utilities, regulators, investors, and developers.
• Work closely with expert consultants and help build a local team.
• Progress towards a future General Manager role.

The ideal person:

• Consulting background (management, strategic, or engineering consultancy) in electricity / energy systems.
• MSc in Engineering or technical degree, or equivalent experience - able to discuss electricity grid and power system topics with clients.
• Strong business development track record and confidence working at C-suite level.
• Fluent English & Arabic language skills.
• Based in Saudi Arabia (or happy to relocate) with regular regional travel.

If you want to combine your passion for the electricity and energy sector, your consulting expertise, and client development skills, this is an exciting high impact role in a company experiencing fast growth.