Gabriel Hebert

Gabriel Hebert is a seasoned Business Development Manager at Engineering Contracting Company (ECC), bringing over 20 years of international experience across construction, engineering, and strategic project delivery in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. At ECC Contracting, he leads business development initiatives across multiple verticals, driving long-term growth through strategic market intelligence, client engagement, and high-value project acquisition.

With a strong background in bid management and design and build delivery, Gabriel plays a pivotal role in shaping winning proposals, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring alignment between technical solutions and commercial strategy. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of major construction projects, from prequalification and tendering to contract negotiation and execution planning, with a particular focus on optimising value through integrated design and engineering approaches.

Prior to joining ECC Contracting, Gabriel held key roles at BESIX, where he contributed to the successful delivery of major landmark projects across the region, including large-scale infrastructure, marine works, and complex building developments. His experience in value engineering, cost optimisation, and stakeholder collaboration has been instrumental in delivering projects that balance performance, quality, and budget requirements.

Gabriel is also actively engaged in sustainability and innovation initiatives, with a keen interest in energy efficiency and ecological transition within the built environment. His participation in the Value Engineering Summit reflects his commitment to advancing collaborative approaches that address industry challenges while maximising project value and long-term impact.