Business Development Engineer, Construction – BIM

Bureau Veritas Group

. Develop IDP’s engineering and BIM business activities in France .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeParis • FranceSeniorLead💰 €50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development within the construction and engineering sectors, with a strong focus on client relationship management, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation. Proficient in navigating the French construction market and leveraging Salesforce for opportunity tracking.

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Business Development ExperienceFluent FrenchSalesforce ProficiencyKnowledge of French Construction MarketProposal Preparation and Negotiation

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Hard Skills

BIMCivil EngineeringArchitectureContract NegotiationProposal DefenseMarket AnalysisSales Pipeline DevelopmentTechnical Requirement AnalysisPricing StrategyTender Response

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingNetworkingCollaborationCommunicationNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCategory B Driving License

Industry Keywords

ConstructionEngineeringProfessional ServicesB2B SalesProject OwnersInvestorsIndustrial CompaniesContract ModelsDecision-Making ProcessesIntegrated Offerings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop IDP’s engineering and BIM business activities in France
Define IDP’s commercial strategy in France, identify priority markets, and build the sales pipeline
Prospect for new clients and develop relationships with existing accounts
Build a network among project owners, investors, industrial companies, and construction partners
Develop synergies with Bureau Veritas’ activities in France and prepare integrated offerings
Analyze clients’ technical requirements
Coordinate proposal preparation with the operational teams
Define the scope, methodology, and pricing of assignments
Present and defend proposals to clients
Participate in commercial negotiations through contract award
Track opportunities in Salesforce
Work with private and public-sector clients and prospects throughout France
Travel regularly within France
Collaborate with Bureau Veritas teams in France and IDP teams based in Spain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum)
Degree or training in business (e.g., business school, MBA, or equivalent) combined with experience in the building, construction, or engineering sector
Alternatively, technical training in civil engineering, architecture, BIM, or a comparable discipline, combined with B2B business development experience
Ideally, at least 7 years of experience in the sector and in business development
Experience selling professional services is a plus
Fluent French
Comfortable working in English and/or Spanish is preferred
Valid Category B driving license required for travel
Knowledge of the French construction market, its key stakeholders, contract models, and decision-making processes
Ability to prospect, build a network, and promote professional services
Understanding of the technical, economic, and contractual issues related to architecture, civil engineering, or BIM
Proven ability to respond to tenders and requests for proposals, price professional services, estimate workloads, and negotiate contracts
Proficiency in Salesforce for opportunity tracking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle
Flexible remote working subject to manager approval
Works council benefits (CSE)
One solidarity day per year
Career development: all our positions are open to internal and geographical mobility
We encourage career growth and skills development