Business Development Lead; Technical & Commercial-UAEN

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Lead(Technical & Commercial)-UAEN to join a leading organization within the Power Generation sector in Abu Dhabi.

This role will support the identification, technical evaluation and development of new generation opportunities across local and international markets. Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal and other stakeholders, you will help assess the technical feasibility, commercial viability and key risks of potential investments and projects
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• Evaluate new power generation and investment opportunities from a technical and commercial perspective
• Conduct market assessments, feasibility reviews and technical analysis for greenfield developments, acquisitions, JVs and other growth opportunities
• Support technical due diligence and investment assessments
• Evaluate potential EPC, OEM and O&M solutions
  , including associated technical risks and cost considerations
• Support CAPEX/OPEX assumptions and development of project business cases
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders
• Support preparation of investment proposals, memoranda and recommendations for senior management and investment committees
• Engage with EPC contractors, OEMs, technical advisors and other external stakeholders
• Support technical and commercial work streams throughout the project development lifecycle through to project/deal closing
• Monitor market developments and emerging opportunities within the power generation sector

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in business development, project development, project management or technical-commercial roles
• Strong exposure to power generation / energy projects
• Understanding of project development, EPC and O&M considerations
• Ability to assess technical information within a broader commercial and investment context
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams on complex projects

• Experience with CCGT / gas-fired / thermal power generation projects
• Previous experience with an IPP, power developer, utility, OEM or major EPC contractor
• Exposure to technical due diligence, project feasibility, CAPEX/OPEX assessment and investment evaluation
• Experience supporting power projects through bidding, development and/or transaction closing
• UAE/GCC and international project exposure

This opportunity would suit an engineer who has moved beyond pure engineering or project execution and developed strong project development, technical-commercial and business acumen within the power generation industry.