Marketing Lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in marketing within the engineering or construction sector.
• Experience working in an engineering consultancy preferred.

Key Skills & Tools

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or equivalent design tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CRM and project tracking platforms (e.g. MEED, Salesforce, HubSpot).
• Experience managing websites (CMS platforms such as WordPress) and social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong copywriting, proofreading, and editing abilities.

Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Directors, Project Managers and Clients.
• Act as a brand ambassador for 9E at all times; represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.
• Support the business development pipeline by preparing high-quality marketing materials, capability statements, and client-facing presentations.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and project opportunities to provide actionable intelligence to senior leadership.
• Assist in developing and executing targeted campaigns to attract new clients and strengthen relationships with existing ones.
• Identify award, sponsorship, and press opportunities that raise the company's profile in the market.

Project Role

• Support the preparation and coordination of bid and tender documents in collaboration with the Bid Coordinator and Project Managers.
• Compile, format, and quality-check proposal responses to ensure brand compliance and professional presentation standards.
• Coordinate submissions with Project Managers and ensure all marketing inputs meet agreed deadlines.
• Assist in the preparation of project profiles, CVs, and capability documents for inclusion in bids and prequalification submissions.
• Follow up on submitted tenders and maintain an up-to-date tracker of tender outcomes and client feedback.
• Monitor and update the MEED database and other project tracking tools to identify new business opportunities

Company Role

Content & Communications

• Prepare, write, and distribute internal and external marketing content, including brochures, newsletters, press releases, case studies, and social media posts.
• Maintain and regularly update the company website – write, format, and upload new project information, news, and team profiles.
• Prepare and maintain company introduction presentations in PowerPoint, ensuring content is current and brand-compliant.
• Research and source relevant material for features in technical and industry magazines.
• Compile and distribute the fortnightly internal employee newsletter.

Brand & Design

• Use and maintain the 9E Design Toolbox; adhere to Brand Guidelines and contribute to the development of future brand standards.
• Manage online and hard-copy marketing materials, ensuring all assets are current, consistent, and professionally presented.
• Prepare artwork and coordinate advertisements in selected trade and industry publications where required.
• Show initiative in company image improvement and brand integration across all touchpoints.

Events & Client Relations

• Plan, coordinate, and execute client events, exhibitions, and sponsorships – including bookings, stand/poster design, logistics, and post-event follow-up. (Golf day, Technical Seminar, Dinner, etc).
• Identify relevant industry award opportunities and prepare nomination documents.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth client database; support initiatives to acquire new clients and deepen existing relationships.
• Assist in organising team social events and promote internal engagement activities across all 9E offices.

Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Monitor and analyse competitor activity and regional market trends; prepare and present market assessment and intelligence reports to leadership.
• Assist in monitoring marketing budgets against commercial objectives and report on campaign performance metrics.
• Liaise with the wider 9E offices to market and promote new initiatives and cross-regional achievements.

PR & Campaigns

• Develop PR campaigns and initiatives for specific disciplines, projects, or company milestones as required.
• Coordinate with Directors and Associate Directors on discipline-specific and client presentations; assist with preparation and formatting in PowerPoint.
• Manage digital marketing activities including social media scheduling, LinkedIn content, and email campaigns.

QHSE

• Understand, implement, and follow 9E QHSE policies at all times.
• Implement and coordinate QHSE procedures within your workplace.
• Comply with local regulatory authority guidelines and laws pertaining to QHSE.
• Report any QHSE incidents immediately to 9E QHSE Dept. and to legal authorities if required.
• Act as a communication facilitator for external and internal HSE-related messaging where required.