Business Development Manager

DEME is a leading global contractor in offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure and environmental remediation. Building on 150 years of experience, supported by almost 6,000 highly skilled professionals and operating one of the most technologically advanced fleets in the world, DEME delivers solutions to some of today’s most pressing global challenges: rising sea levels, a growing population, the reduction of emissions, polluted rivers and soils, and the scarcity of mineral resources. In 2025, DEME realised a turnover of €4.2 billion with an EBITDA of €931 million.

Within DEME Concessions, a part of the DEME Group, we act as project developer and equity investor, enabling long-term projects in ports, maritime infrastructure, offshore wind and green hydrogen. We combine strategic vision, technical expertise and strong partnerships to deliver sustainable, economically viable concession projects that benefit concession owners, users and private-sector partners alike.

To support our expanding activities, DEME Concessions is strengthening its team with a Business Development Manager focused on the ports and maritime infrastructure market. In this role, you will be directly involved in multidisciplinary, international project development teams, contributing from early concept through to commercial operations. You will be primarily based at DEME’s HQ in Belgium, with flexibility regarding location and projects, and you will travel regularly on a fly‑in/fly‑out basis for short-term international business trips

Your responsibilities

• Developing complex projects during inception, tender phase, due diligence, deal closing and actual commercial operations;

• Investigating the feasibility and market analysis of business opportunities for DEME Concessions in the ports, maritime and infrastructure and other related sectors;

• Developing the business of DEME Concessions by maintaining relationships with industrial and financial partners, and by gathering of information on prospective business opportunities and new markets;

• Structuring complex projects, by (i) finding suitable joint venture partners, (ii) setting up the project finance aspects, (iii) structuring the contractual arrangements, such as shareholder agreements, concession agreements and EPC agreements and (iv) organizing the project management of advisors and supporting departments of DEME to ensure a successful completion; and

• Financially analyze the project impact at the group level, from a risk and return on equity perspective.

Your profile

• University degree in a technical/ scientific field, complemented with an economic expertise through an MBA or alike, or relevant experience in finance; or University degree major in finance or economy or similar through experience or an MBA, complemented with affinity for the marine ports sector and DEME as a marine engineering contractor;

• A prior experience in project finance, financial/ strategic consulting or banking;

• Excellent in business English, Dutch is an asset;

• Affinity with ports, shipping and marine infrastructure industry;

• Analytical skills, rigor, creativity in regards to elaborating and providing solutions;

• Curiosity and intellectual mobility, willingness to learn and open mindset;

• Willingness to travel with respect and understanding for different cultures;

• Ability to work together as a team;

• Tenacity, and willingness to succeed;

• Good communication skills and transparency;

• Well organized and capable of handling multiple projects;

• Autonomous, pro-active with initiatives and decision making;

• Ability to listen.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.