Head - Business Development - UAE

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced and well-connected Head Business Development to lead and expand the companys business development activities in the United Arab Emirates, with a strong focus on civil construction, infrastructure, roads and highways, and government projects. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of the UAE construction market, an established network with government authorities, agencies, consultants, developers, EPC companies and major contractors, and a proven ability to identify, develop and convert business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Gulf Business Development
• Market expansion
• Govt Liasioning & Instutional relations
• Client & stakeholder management
• Tendor & Project development
• Strategy Patnership
• Business Planning & Reporting

Preferred candidate profile .

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Business Development, Commercial or Projects within civil construction and infrastructure.
• Strong experience in the UAE/GCC construction and infrastructure markets is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in roads, highways, civil infrastructure and government projects.
• Established network with UAE government authorities, agencies, consultants, developers and major contractors.
• Experience in government tendering, prequalification, registrations and institutional business development.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations, procurement processes and the project ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and convert large-value business opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work independently and build the UAE business from the ground up.