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Senior Business Development Engineer

Hybrid in Palma·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 16 Oct)

Veolia

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Palma
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
Other languages: Catalan
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

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.
Fluent Catalan and Spanish.

Nice to have

Experience in public tenders, especially for works and services, will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

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 you'll do

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.

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.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
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

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

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

What unites our entire workforce is working with passion, enthusiasm and excellence so that our day-to-day contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, together building an inclusive, green 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!

¡If you are interested and would like to find out more, do not hesitate to apply for the position!

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

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

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