Saudi Arabia Energy / Government Relations Consultant

Saudi Arabia Energy / Government Relations Consultant

Location: Saudi Arabia / GCC
Engagement Type: Strategic Advisory / Consultant Agreement
Sector: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Industrial Automation, Major Industrial Projects
Client: Confidential international industrial technology group

About the Opportunity

Our client is an international industrial technology and automation company expanding its strategic presence across the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia identified as a key priority market.

The company provides advanced industrial automation, control systems, digitalisation and industrial AI solutions for process industries, including oil & gas, petrochemical, chemicals, power, energy and large-scale industrial facilities.

As part of its long-term growth strategy, the company is looking to engage a senior Saudi Arabia-based or GCC-connected Strategic Consultant / Advisor with strong government, energy and enterprise relationships.

This is not a traditional full-time employment role. It is a flexible strategic advisory engagement focused on market access, senior stakeholder relationships and supporting high-level business development opportunities.

Role Purpose

The consultant will help the company understand and access the Saudi energy and industrial ecosystem, with a particular focus on:

• Central government energy stakeholders
• Saudi Aramco relationships
• SABIC / petrochemical ecosystem
• Oil & gas and refinery projects
• EPC and major industrial project networks
• Energy transition and industrial digitalisation opportunities
• Strategic market positioning in Saudi Arabia

The ideal candidate will be someone who can open senior-level conversations, advise on market entry strategy and help identify realistic project pathways within Saudi Arabia’s energy and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on Saudi Arabia’s energy, oil & gas and petrochemical market landscape
• Support stakeholder mapping across government, Aramco, SABIC, EPCs and major industrial groups
• Advise on how the company should position itself as an international industrial technology provider in Saudi Arabia
• Help identify suitable business opportunities in oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, energy transition and industrial automation
• Support senior-level introductions where appropriate
• Advise on government relations, procurement routes and market-entry sensitivities
• Help the leadership team understand key decision-makers, project cycles and partnership opportunities
• Support preparation for meetings with senior government or enterprise stakeholders
• Provide insight into local business culture, relationship-building and commercial expectations
• Potentially support milestone-based project development where clear opportunities are identified

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will likely be one of the following:

• Former senior executive from Saudi Aramco, SABIC or a major Saudi energy / petrochemical group
• Former senior official or advisor connected to the Saudi energy ministry or relevant government bodies
• Senior consultant or advisor with proven access to Saudi energy decision-makers
• Former senior leader from a major EPC, refinery, petrochemical or industrial project organisation
• Board-level or C-level figure with a strong network across Saudi oil & gas and industrial sectors

Required Experience

• Strong senior-level network within Saudi Arabia’s energy and industrial ecosystem
• Proven relationships with at least one of the following: Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Ministry of Energy, major EPCs, refinery / petrochemical operators, or government-related industrial stakeholders
• Deep understanding of oil & gas, petrochemical, refining or major industrial project environments
• Experience working with senior government, enterprise or board-level stakeholders
• Ability to advise an international company on market entry, positioning and stakeholder strategy
• Strong understanding of how large industrial projects are initiated, influenced, approved and executed in Saudi Arabia
• High credibility with senior decision-makers
• Ability to operate discreetly and confidentially

Highly Preferred

• Former Saudi Aramco, SABIC or Ministry of Energy background
• Direct access to senior decision-makers in Aramco, SABIC, EPC or government-related energy bodies
• Experience with industrial automation, control systems, digital transformation, EPC projects or process industry technologies
• Experience supporting international companies entering or expanding in Saudi Arabia
• Existing advisory / board / consultant experience
• Understanding of Vision 2030, industrial localisation, energy transition and downstream development priorities

Engagement Model

The cooperation model is expected to be flexible and senior-level.

Possible structures may include:

• Consultant agreement
• Strategic advisory arrangement
• Monthly / quarterly advisory model
• Milestone-based incentive
• Project-based success fee
• Senior meeting support
• Advisory board-style cooperation

The exact structure can be discussed depending on the candidate’s availability, network, preferred involvement and the company’s strategic priorities.