Business Development Manager – Power Generation

Our client is an established international organisation specialising in power generation and energy

infrastructure, with interests in the development, investment and management of large-scale power projects.

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in conventional power generation to lead strategic business development initiatives, evaluate investment opportunities and manage complex power project developments across international markets.

The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in end-to-end power project development, commercial and technical risk assessment, contractual negotiations and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of large-scale power generation projects, from opportunity identification and feasibility studies through commercial structuring, contract negotiations, financial close and project execution.

Identify and evaluate strategic investment and business development opportunities in conventional power generation, including gas-fired, combined-cycle and other utility-scale power projects.

Conduct commercial risk assessments, project valuations, technical feasibility studies and financial evaluations, working closely with engineering, finance, legal and external advisory teams.

Lead negotiations of complex commercial and legal agreements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, fuel supply agreements and other project development contracts, while managing relationships with developers, investors, contractors and government stakeholders.

Develop and implement business development strategies, oversee project development activities and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet commercial, technical, regulatory and financial objectives.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in management positions, with substantial hands-on experience in large-scale conventional power generation, particularly gas-fired and combined-cycle power plants.

Proven track record of managing power projects from initial development through feasibility assessment, commercial structuring, contractual negotiations, financing and execution.

Strong expertise in commercial risk valuation, technical risk assessment, financial feasibility, investment analysis and the commercial structuring of large-scale power generation projects.

Demonstrated experience negotiating complex power project agreements, including PPAs, EPC contracts and fuel supply agreements, with a solid understanding of project financing and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline; MBA preferred. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is an advantage.