A leading international European engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Regional Director – Power & Energy to lead the continued development and growth of its Power & Energy business across the Middle East. This is a senior regional leadership appointment combining business growth, client development, market strategy and oversight of major Power and Energy programmes.
You will have an established network across the region and a strong understanding of the evolving Power and Energy market, spanning conventional and renewable generation, transmission and grid infrastructure, and energy transition.
The Role
- Lead the development and growth of the Power & Energy business across the region.
- Build and maintain relationships with government entities, utilities, developers and major energy clients.
- Identify, develop and convert strategic opportunities across the Middle East.
- Provide senior oversight of major Power and Energy projects and programmes.
- Work closely with technical teams to develop solutions aligned with client and market requirements.
- Support regional business planning, commercial performance and growth strategy.
- Develop strategic partnerships and strengthen the organisation’s position across key regional markets.
- Represent the business with senior clients, partners and industry stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Typically 18+ years’ experience within the Power, Energy or associated infrastructure sectors.
- Significant senior leadership experience within the Middle East/GCC.
- Broad exposure across power generation, transmission, distribution, substations, renewable energy, grid infrastructure and/or energy transition.
- Demonstrable success in business development, client acquisition and securing major projects.
- Experience leading teams, projects, portfolios or business units within an engineering, consultancy or major project environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and senior stakeholder-management capability.
- Fluent Arabic and English are essential.
The position would suit an established Power & Energy leader with strong regional relationships who is looking to take on a broader leadership mandate within an international organisation. All applications and initial discussions will be treated in strict confidence.
Contact Veema directly for further information via veema@menasaandpartners.com