Director Business Development - Lummus Consultants

About LCI

LCI is an autonomous business within Lummus Technology that provides technical, environmental & social and management consulting services worldwide. The firm focuses on the energy industry, using deep expertise in power generation, oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, LNG, pipelines, and power transmission.

Business Development Director – responsible for growing the consulting practice in Oil & Gas, power delivery, and decarbonization, primarily through relationships with the financial community and project developers.

• Grow Lummus Consultants’ business in cooperation with existing business heads.
• Develop a growth strategy centered on technical solutions while maintaining a broad business perspective beyond traditional due diligence assignments.
• Create a business plan that leverages Lummus Consultants’ talents, resources, and market opportunities.
• Grow name recognition of Lummus Consultants across all energy industry segments.
• Carry out business development, marketing, and proposal preparation efforts and lead the Key Account Management teams' efforts.
• Lead or participate in consulting project work.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports on assignments, develop conclusions, and present results to clients.
• Expand the Lummus Consulting practice area globally, identifying skill gaps and potential recruits.
• Achieve objectives with minimal oversight.
• Manage P&L forecast in close collaboration with supervisor and finance.
• Report to the Senior Director of Lummus Consultants in the Dubai office.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High degree of self‑motivation and energy.
• Proven ability to manage business forecasting, short‑ and long‑term projection.
• Ability to earn respect from the team and influence others without authority.
• Professional image and presentation.
• Knowledge of international culture and style.
• Strong commercial savvy and negotiating skills.
• In-depth knowledge of all services across the LCI portfolio.
• Ability to work well with finance partners.
• Balance of technical and commercial capabilities.

• A degree in engineering (MBA is a plus but not required).
• At least 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience with an owner/operator, major engineering company, or consultancy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write clear concise reports in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort conversing with clients and senior management.
• Demonstrated management and project management skills.

Based in the Dubai office. Relocation is not being offered. Business trips usually require less than a two‑week duration, with occasional short trips (one or two days). International travel to financial institutions in London and elsewhere is expected, with time away from the office averaging 10–30% of work hours.