Business Development Manager - WSP

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think groundbreaking. Join WSP and youll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP Middle East is currently seeking a Business Development professional specializing in Specialist Services to join our team in Dubai UAE.

Our goal is to establish Specialist Services as a distinctive niche offering in the Middle East focusing exclusively on single or multidiscipline projects under the Specialist Services framework.

In this role you will play a key role in identifying and pursuing strategic business opportunities tailored for Specialist Services. These services encompass a wide range of disciplines including Faade Engineering Lighting Design Acoustics Security and Risk Management Fire and Life Safety Architecture of Record(AoR) Technical Architecture Digital Innovation Signage and Wayfinding and Ground Engineering. Your primary focus will be on targeting architects interior designers developers and engineers as key clients.

WSP is committed to delivering exceptional projects across various sectors such as hospitality retail master planning residential and public realm.

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to enhance WSPs presence and market share in Specialist Services across Dubai and the wider UAE market.
• Identify new business opportunities and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders including architects developers interior designers and engineering firms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs and capitalize on market trends.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of proposals bids and negotiations to secure new projects and contracts.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisionmaking and market positioning.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Architecture or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development within the engineering or professional services industry with a focus on specialist services.
• Strong network and established relationships with key players in the UAE market.
• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and multicultural work environment.

What if we can have worklife balance What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs What if we can be accepted for who we are Here at WSP we can!

WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important be that our families our friends or ourselves. So if working from home working parttime or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover generous annual leave and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you be happy we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender race disability age religion or belief marital status pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

WSP is one of the worlds leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers technicians scientists architects planners surveyors and environmental specialists as well as other design program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings Transportation & Infrastructure Environment Industry Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services.

With 2300 talented people in 8 offices across the Middle East we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. confidential Job Reference: WSPME04295