MAN ENERGY is seeking a Business Development Engineer to develop project opportunities in Saudi Arabia across solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage, data centers, and irrigation pumping systems. This role combines technical understanding with hands-on business development and the ability to turn qualified opportunities into awarded projects.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Full-time | On-site
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities for solar PV projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data center projects and related power infrastructure, and irrigation water pumping projects, including solar-powered pumping solutions.• Build and maintain relationships with project owners, developers, EPC contractors, consultants, industrial clients, agricultural operators, and relevant partners across Saudi Arabia.• Understand client requirements, project scope, budgets, procurement processes, and decision-making structures; arrange client meetings and site visits.• Work with engineering and commercial teams to develop technical solutions, feasibility inputs, proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.• Manage the business development cycle from lead generation and opportunity qualification through presentations, commercial negotiations, contract closure, and handover to project delivery teams.• Track market developments, upcoming projects, and competitors; maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and provide regular progress forecasts.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE• Demonstrable experience developing projects in the Saudi market, with the capability to pursue opportunities across solar PV, energy storage, data centers, and irrigation pumping.• A record of personally identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, preparing or coordinating proposals, and advancing projects toward contract award.• Established relationships with relevant clients, consultants, contractors, or project partners in Saudi Arabia.• An engineering background or equivalent practical technical experience, with the ability to understand client needs and explain technical and commercial solutions clearly.• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and coordination skills; the ability to work independently and collaborate with engineering and delivery teams.• Willingness to travel within Saudi Arabia for client meetings, site visits, and project development.
HOW TO APPLYPlease submit your CV through Linked In. Highlight your Saudi market experience and provide a brief summary of relevant projects, the sectors covered, your personal responsibilities, and the commercial outcomes achieved. Please share only information you are authorized to disclose; confidential client or project details are not required.