Engineer your positive impact
Regional Head - (Middle East)
Location: Dubai, UAE or Riyadh, KSA
Industry: Engineering Consulting Services
Reports to: Chief Officer- Business Area – Middle East & Asia based in India
Who we are:
Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company with a mission to engineer a carbon-neutral future by
providing first-class engineering and consulting services for Nuclear, Energy, Water and Infrastructure projects.
Backed by more than 150 years of experience, today Tractebel is a community of over 5,500 passionate experts
around the globe, committed to ethical business and the fight against climate change. Tractebel is part of the
ENGIE Group, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services.
Our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a
positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset:
You! Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that
drive performance and innovation!
Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!
Your mission:
Based in Dubai or Riyadh and leading a growing team of 300+ employees in Middle East region, you will be
responsible for steering the business towards sustainable growth and operational excellence, with P&L
accountability of the region (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait). The role requires a strategic leader who can
leverage local market knowledge while driving business performance to meet the company’s ambitious growth
targets in the region.
Your key responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the regional strategy, aligned with the company’s global
vision, to drive growth across Middle East markets in the Energy, Desalination, and Infrastructure
sectors.
• Operational Management: Oversee regional operations, ensuring efficient project delivery, resource
optimization, and adherence to best practices.
• Business Development & Client Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key
stakeholders, including government agencies, private clients, banks and industry partners, to secure
high-value projects and long-term contracts.
• Financial Management: Drive profitability by ensuring efficient project performance, effective cost
management, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies. Lead the P&L for the region, focusing on
improving margins, managing budgets, and achieving financial targets.
• Growth & Expansion: Identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, expanding the company into
new sectors within the region.
• Team Leadership & Development: Develop & mentor, a high-performing leadership team across the
region, fostering a collaborative culture focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and company
policies in each operating country, identifying and mitigating risks associated with market expansion and
project execution.
Your Qualification and Experience
• A technical university degree.
• 18+ years of professional experience in engineering / consulting services, out of which, at least 5 years
of having worked in the Middle East region.
• Expertise in the Energy sector. Experience in Infrastructure or Desalination sector will be an added
advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the Middle East markets, including regulatory frameworks, business environment,
and cultural dynamics.
• A proven track record in financial management and operational efficiency, including driving profitability
and managing P&L.
• A customer-centric approach, with a focus on building strategic relationships and securing key contracts.
Your Attributes
• Strategic Thinker: You’re able to see the bigger picture, developing and executing long-term strategies
for success.
• Results-Oriented: With strong business acumen, you focus on measurable growth and achieving
profitability targets.
• Influential Leader: You excel in communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage and influence a
wide range of stakeholders.
• Adaptable and Agile: You thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving market and proactively approach
challenges with flexibility.
• Collaborative Partner: You promote a team-oriented culture, working effectively with cross-functional
teams and building strong internal and external relationships.
What we offer
• It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an
environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential. Management actively
supports the development of its people.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world
knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.
Every day with Tractebel is your chance to make the world more resilient, livable, energised and ultimately more sustainable. To shape and enhance the lives of millions of people. To apply your talent in multidisciplinary teams with boundless creativity. To learn and grow with world-class experts at your side. To leave a game-changing engineering legacy you can be proud of in your community and communities around the world.
Accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral future for people and the planet we all share.
Work alongside experts who imaginatively challenge convention in the search for solutions.
Join a community where you’re genuinely valued and appreciated with leaders who champion you to success.
Benefit from continuous opportunities for learning and professional growth within ENGIE group.
It's your chance to engineer your positive impact.
Every day with Tractebel is your chance to make the world more resilient, livable, energised and ultimately more sustainable. To shape and enhance the lives of millions of people. To apply your talent in multidisciplinary teams with boundless creativity. To learn and grow with world-class experts at your side. To leave an engineering legacy you can be proud of in your community and communities around the world.
