Head of Business Development

Our client is hiring a Head of Business Development / Investment to lead the identification, evaluation and development of new opportunities across the power and energy sector.

Key Requirements:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in business development, investment, project development or infrastructure

• Strong track record in originating and executing power/energy projects or investments

• Power plant experience is highly advantageous

Responsibilities and Duties

Strategic Investment

1. Lead opportunity identification and strategic evaluation.
2. Oversee commercial structuring, valuation, and investment modelling.
3. Manage negotiations on commercial terms of project agreements.
4. Prepare investment papers for Management, Board, and Shareholders.
5. Ensure alignment with Group strategy and shareholder expectations.

Project Development/Management Oversight

1. Supervise PMs execution of technical due diligence, feasibility studies, EPC tendering, and regulatory processes.
2. Monitor PMs adherence to project schedules, critical paths, and risk mitigation plans.
3. Review PMs reports on engineering design, construction readiness, and compliance with project documents.

Provide escalation and governance oversight for major project issues.

Market Intelligence & External Relations

1. Lead market intelligence gathering energy trends, policies, and competitor activities.
2. Maintain strategic relationships with authorities, lenders, advisors, and industry partners.
3. Provide timely updates to senior management on market developments.

Governance & Reporting

1. Ensure compliance with SHEQ, respective countries regulatory, and EPH corporate governance requirements.
2. Oversee preparation of internal and external reporting materials.
3. Strengthen departmental procedures and governance frameworks.

Minimum Requirements

• 15+ years working experience with at least 10 years in leading a department/section.
• Experience in managing and leading a team of staff, experience in power plant operations & maintenance and experience on Financial Modelling is highly desirable.