Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among our most active markets. Our work there covers engineering and construction, power transmission and substations, solar and battery storage, and commodity trading, much of it based in Dubai.
The roles are project directors and construction heads, transmission and substation business leaders, solar and storage specialists, commodity traders and desk heads, and the HR, finance and country leaders who run the business.
Many Gulf roles are long postings on large projects. We search across the Gulf, India, Europe and Asia for leaders who have delivered at a comparable scale, and our guide on relocating a senior hire to Saudi Arabia or the UAE covers what candidates and clients usually ask.
Sectors
- Engineering and construction
- Power transmission and substations
- Solar, wind and battery storage
- Commodity trading
- Oil, gas and petrochemicals
Roles we search for
- Project directors and construction heads
- Transmission and substation business heads
- Renewables and storage specialists
- Commodity traders and desk heads
- HR, finance and country leaders
Current searches in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Read our guide: Moving a senior hire to Saudi Arabia or the UAE.
Questions clients and candidates ask
Which sectors does Maxima cover in Saudi Arabia and the UAE?
Mainly engineering and construction, power transmission and substations, solar and battery storage, oil and gas, and commodity trading.
Do I need to be based in the Gulf to apply?
Not always. Some roles need someone already in the country and say so; for others we consider leaders from anywhere who have delivered comparable work and are ready to relocate.
We assess every candidate on experience and ability alone. We follow Singapore’s Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices and the Fair Consideration Framework, and we already work to the standard of the Workplace Fairness Act 2025. We never charge candidates a fee. How we hire fairly