Business Development Director – Energy & Oil & Gas

About the role

The Business Development Director will lead a high‑impact team of 12+ professionals to originate new deals and investment opportunities for a diversified group active in energy, oil & gas, power, real estate and infrastructure. Reporting to senior management, the role provides direct exposure to the group’s leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 12+ business development professionals.
• Identify, originate and assess new market opportunities, partnerships, joint ventures and investments.
• Conduct preliminary market research, commercial feasibility studies, competitive analysis and risk assessments.
• Manage the overall BD pipeline, set qualification standards and prioritize opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure the group maintains visibility of emerging opportunities.
• Build and nurture relationships with business owners, partners, investors and key stakeholders.
• Coach the team to enhance capabilities in deal origination, market intelligence and commercial assessment.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in business development, preferably within energy, oil & gas, power, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead sizable BD teams and operate at the front end of the deal cycle.
• Strong commercial judgment, market awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent senior‑level networks, stakeholder management, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field; MBA or postgraduate qualification is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the growth pipeline of a diversified, fast‑growing group.
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and high‑visibility projects.
• Leadership of a dynamic, high‑performing team.