BESIX Hiring for Senior Bid Manager PPP projects – Middle East Job at Dubai Full Time

Since first going into action in 1909, the BESIX Group has over the years grown into a multidisciplinary company with a leading position in its markets: construction, property development and concessions. BESIX Contracting specializes in construction, infrastructure and marine works, often in contracts with a high level of complexity. In Benelux and France, the Group’s regional affiliates BESIX Infra, Belemco, Cobelba, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust and Lux TP ensure a strong presence and a local approach. With Franki Foundations, West Construct, Socogetra, Sanotec and Van den Berg, the Group offers specialist niche solutions for the building market like deep foundations, geo-engineering, road construction, water treatment and cable and pipeline construction.

Backed by our experience in our home markets, we have built up strong positions outside Europe. A typical example is the Middle East, where over a 50 year period we have built up an impressive portfolio. This diversification in activities and geography pays off by reducing our risk exposure.

As Senior Bid Manager, you develop, structure, manage and drive, on behalf of the sponsors and or BESIX, complex PPP bids and developments in the GCC region. These opportunities have been identified by the BESIX ME Business development department. Part of your role is, in cooperation with this department and the head of BESIX PPP to structure the bidding consortium including the contractual structure and governing documents. The opportunities cover both structured tenders as well as negotiated deals predominantly in the field of water, waste, transport and social infrastructure. With the role of Senior Bid Manager comes the responsibility of managing a team of 3-4 bid managers.

ROLE

1. Lead complex PPP project developments from established business opportunity till Financial Close.

2. Develop winning structuring scheme and contract strategy. Compile/package project proposals as project leader.

3. Maintain strong relations with project clients and partners.

4. If BESIX is in the lead, lead the overall bid management team with representatives of all sponsors, entities, and work streams (technical, legal, financial, insurance).

5. At the same time, manage all BESIX internal work streams and the BESIX colleagues taking responsibility for these roles.

6. Establish and keep up-to-date project development checklists and reports. Communicate on the same to bid management team members, bid steering committee and internally to BESIX management.

7. Reflect and keep the overview on structuring risks, legal challenges, financial concerns, and operational issues for the bidding consortium and BESIX. Address them in a business-oriented way in collaboration with colleagues active in this field.

• 5-10 year of experience in PPP bid management.
• “360-degree” knowledge of PPP: technical, financial, and legal aspects.
• Academic degree in Engineering or Academic degree in Economics with technical interests.
• Strong listening and interaction skills with clients, partners, and colleagues.
• Ability to digest information from different work streams, identify the interfaces and allocate.
• Hands-on and self-motivated profile.
• Proven negotiation skills.

Additional Information

A career at BESIX is a lot more than just a job, it’s about being part of our changing, innovative world, experiencing at first hand the challenging topics we have to face in the coming years. Being a part of the BESIX group is taking part in a very dynamic and entrepreneurial company with ambitious & innovative development plans. We are looking for different kinds of personalities, mindsets, backgrounds, genders, to build the iconic projects of tomorrow. With our purpose of Excel in creating sustainable solution for a better world, we are driving our company forward.

Are you ready to make an impact?

Working at BESIX means getting a lot of interesting benefits:

• An attractive remuneration package including a salary in line with the market, flexible mobility advantages, teleworking, health & group insurance, meal vouchers, ….
• A career enhancement programs that serve not only to ensure that you are constantly learning and improving but also that give you the possibility to expand your career horizon
• A dynamic working environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavors (ideas, projects, goals, ambitions)
• Possibility to work on complex projects both on local as an international environment
• Remain locally anchored for the coming years or dare for an international career opportunity within the group