Advisor, Opportunity Sourcing, and Evaluation

Role overview

This position is responsible for steering all post-Gate 1 activities for approved bilateral Build-Own-Operate (BOO) and Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) projects. The role covers the full journey from board approval through development, execution, financial close, and final handover, while staying within the approved project evaluation framework and allocated budget.

Key responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of BOO and BOOT bilateral projects after Board of Directors approval at Gate 1.
• Drive the move from approval into implementation by coordinating required consents, financial arrangements, and risk reviews.
• Work closely with internal teams and outside stakeholders to obtain off-taker approvals, complete contract finalization, and line up the resources needed for execution.
• Spot, manage, and remove obstacles or risks that could delay approved projects.
• Supervise overall project development to ensure delivery against budget, timeline, and performance expectations.
• Support negotiation and execution of joint venture agreements, offtake agreements, risk-sharing and guarantee structures, and project financing arrangements.
• Ensure commercial structures and financial models are designed to improve returns and reduce exposure.
• Act as the main point of contact for industrial city developers, regulators, investors, and JV partners involved in BOD-approved post-Gate-1 projects.
• Coordinate with off-takers, lenders, and private-sector partners to keep initiatives progressing as planned.
• Develop effective stakeholder relationships that help approvals, coordination, and implementation move smoothly.
• Confirm that all BOO and BOOT projects remain aligned with legal and regulatory obligations, internal governance standards, and investment risk controls, while supporting corporate strategy and operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, project management, or a related discipline.
• A master’s degree or relevant professional certification would be an advantage.
• MBA from a globally recognized business school is preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience managing utility projects, especially in water, power, wastewater, and industrial utility sectors.
• Strong track record in structuring and delivering BOO/BOOT projects in non-regulated settings.
• Solid understanding of technical-commercial, financial, and operational dimensions of large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate JV agreements, arrange project financing, and manage offtake structures.

Additional information

The role is based in Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, and is offered as a full-time onsite position. No salary, stipend, number of openings, start date, or application deadline was specified.

Work focus

The selected candidate should be comfortable operating across development, commercial structuring, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and project delivery for major utility infrastructure initiatives.