Executive Assistant & Business Development Engineer

About the Role

Emerald Moon Contracting LLC is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Assistant & Business Development Engineer to support the Managing Director in daily operations while contributing to business development and tendering activities.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience in the UAE construction industry.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Support

• Provide direct administrative and executive support to the Managing Director.
• Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Draft professional emails, letters, reports, and presentations.
• Prepare meeting agendas and record minutes of meetings.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Maintain confidential documents and company records.
• Follow up on pending tasks and ensure timely completion.

Business Development

• Identify new business opportunities in the UAE construction and infrastructure sector.
• Generate leads through LinkedIn, networking, and online tender portals.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, developers, and government authorities.
• Prepare capability statements, company profiles, and presentation materials.
• Support prequalification submissions, tender documentation, and proposal preparation.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Attend client meetings and represent the company professionally.

Technical Support

• Review engineering drawings, BOQs, specifications, and tender documents.
• Assist in preparing quotations and technical proposals.
• Coordinate with estimation and project teams during tender submissions.
• Maintain records of ongoing and upcoming projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 2–5 years of UAE experience in construction, infrastructure, or road contracting.
• Experience in Executive Assistant, Project Coordination, or Business Development is preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, BOQs, and tender procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, CRM systems, and online tender portals.
• UAE driving licence is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Roads & Infrastructure
• Marine Construction
• Asphalt Works
• Drainage & Utilities
• Earthworks
• Civil Construction

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional email and report writing.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Client relationship management.
• Business development and networking.
• Proposal and tender preparation.
• Time management and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UAE and GCC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to AED3,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person