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Business Development Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 21 days ago

Still open when we checked on 3 Oct

Veolia

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Veolia doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Catalan

    The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.

  • Be near Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

Skills

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrable experience in business development, technical sales, or commercial management in industrial or service environments.
  • Experience in one of these sectors: industrial, sanitary, tertiary, energy, maintenance, or installations.
  • Commercial profile, with the ability to detect opportunities, generate trust, and negotiate with diverse interlocutors.
  • Ability to understand technical solutions and transform them into value propositions for the client.
  • Result orientation and autonomy in the management of commercial activity.
  • Ability to work in a team and coordinate with technical and operational areas.

The role

Are you passionate about combining engineering, business development, and client relations? At Veolia, a leading company in environmental, energy, and infrastructure services management, we are looking to hire a Business Development Engineer to drive our growth in Catalonia.

You will join a commercial team specialized in energy services, integral maintenance, and the execution of works and installations for clients in the industrial, healthcare, and tertiary sectors.

What will your mission be?

Identify new business opportunities, develop trusting relationships with clients, and accompany the entire commercial cycle: from prospecting and needs analysis to the preparation of offers, negotiation, and the closing of projects.

Your work will have a direct impact on Veolia's growth and on the development of solutions that help our clients improve the efficiency, sustainability, and reliability of their facilities.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities in Catalonia, especially in Girona.
  • Analyze the technical and operational needs of industrial, healthcare, and tertiary sector clients.
  • Design, together with the technical teams, solutions for energy services, maintenance, and installations.
  • Prepare, coordinate, and present commercial and technical proposals.
  • Manage negotiations and accompany the process until the closing of operations.
  • Maintain and develop long-term relationships with clients and collaborators.
  • Participate in public and private bidding processes.
  • Monitor commercial activity, opportunities, and established objectives.
  • Periodically share progress, results, incidents, and improvement proposals with the team.

What profile are we looking for?

  • Fluent Catalan and Spanish.
  • Experience in public tenders, especially for works and services, will be valued.
  • Availability to travel throughout Catalonia.

What can we offer you?

  • Joining a stable project in an international and leading company in its sector.
  • Position with autonomy, visibility, and direct impact on business growth.
  • Competitive fixed salary, to be determined based on experience, plus variable pay based on objectives.
  • Company vehicle and necessary tools for the development of the activity.
  • Flexible compensation: medical insurance, restaurant card, childcare assistance, and transport card.
  • Continuous technical and commercial training.
  • Real possibilities for professional development and growth in the long term.
  • Integration into a multidisciplinary and collaborative team.
  • Full-time position.
  • Flexibility measures and the possibility of hybrid work, depending on the needs of the position.

What unites the entire workforce  is working with passion, enthusiasm and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, together building a green and inclusive present.

If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer!

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Application

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR team

  3. Interview with your future manager

    With a future manager

    Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.

  4. Decision

  5. Onboarding

    Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more
Website
veolia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
  • The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
  • Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.
We mainly work in three major areas: water💧,  offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy 🔋 improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries and cities.

Additional information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.

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