Business Development Manager

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below

Manage and lead bid efforts for high-value prospects.
Support business development reporting, pipeline tracking, and budget management.
Drive innovation by integrating AI and automation into bidding processes.
Oversee centralized bid support functions including proposal writing, design coordination, and client portal management.
Provide training and mentorship to internal teams.
Ensure all submissions meet internal standards and client expectations.
Analyze bid outcomes and implement improvements.
Assist in commercial proposal development and risk management
KPIs
Success rate of bids
Budget and timeline management
Quality and consistency of submissions
Compliance and stakeholder feedback
Candidate specifications
Bachelor’s degree required; professional certifications preferred
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
Commercially and contractually savvy
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility.

We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
We Can Offer
90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
Competitive annual leave
An annual professional institution subscription
Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance

Location(s)

Dubai, AE
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Various
Discipline: Business development
Job Ref: 11214
Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu