Technical Solutions Specialist

Job description / Role

Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Technical Solutions Specialist to be based in Dubai, UAE. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on business needs.

Key responsibilities

The Technical Solutions Specialist provides technical and operational coordination for Asset Performance Solutions (APS), supporting the development and review of technical solutions for new business opportunities.

The role works with project teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to bring together the technical information needed for new business pursuits, while project managers and project engineers remain focused on client delivery.

As the Technical Solutions Specialist contact for APS Operations, the coordinator brings together technical and operational inputs and works with Growth Enablement to meet proposal requirements and deadlines. Growth Enablement remains responsible for opportunity management, pursuit coordination, proposal management, commercial development, document production and submission.

Technical solution development

• Work with APS Product Service Line (PSL), Consulting, Digital, Projects and Operations teams to develop practical, competitive technical solutions and delivery models that meet client requirements.
• Support technical specialists in preparing APS execution plans, operating models, maintenance strategies, transition and mobilisation plans, staffing plans and resource estimates.
• Gather and coordinate technical inputs from APS project managers, operations directors, project engineers and SMEs.
• Coordinate review by relevant technical specialists to confirm that APS solutions are technically accurate, operationally feasible and deliverable before sharing content with the proposal team.
• Identify relevant APS capabilities, methodologies, digital solutions, project experience and technical references for inclusion in pursuit materials.
• Maintain APS technical source materials, standardised methodologies and execution models for use in future opportunities.
• Coordinate responses to technical questions from Growth Enablement or clients, drawing on relevant SMEs as needed.

Growth enablement interface

• Serve as the main technical coordination contact in APS Operations for the Growth Enablement and proposal teams.
• Coordinate delivery of technical inputs in line with agreed bid requirements and timelines.
• Provide agreed technical content and supporting information to Growth Enablement in line with the proposal schedule.
• Work collaboratively with Growth Enablement while maintaining clear functional responsibilities.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven years of experience in coordination, business development, marketing, communications, proposal support, or a related environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams; experience with Adobe Creative Suite and presentation or document-production tools is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities, stakeholders, and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, professional materials for varied audiences.
• Experience supporting operations and maintenance, engineering, construction, or professional services pursuits is preferred.
• Experience with growth platforms, CRM systems, document repositories, or knowledge-management tools is advantageous.

Key competencies

• Attention to detail: Produces accurate, consistent, and professionally presented work.
• Planning and organization: Prioritizes effectively and coordinates multiple activities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and adapts content and approaches for different audiences.
• Collaboration: Builds productive working relationships across the Operations & Maintenance business, Growth Enablement, and supporting functions.
• Customer focus: Provides responsive, practical support and follows through on commitments.
• Initiative and problem solving: Anticipates needs, identifies gaps, and resolves routine issues with appropriate guidance.
• Commercial awareness: Develops an understanding of clients, competitors, opportunities, and the growth process to support effective pursuit activity.
• Discretion: Handles confidential and commercially sensitive information appropriately.

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About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.