Director of Engineering Development – Water, Waste & Energy Division

WSP en France

. Lead the business development activities of the Water, Waste & Energy division in France .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeParis • FranceLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development within the Water, Waste, and Energy sectors, with a strong ability to develop and implement commercial strategies, manage client relationships, and lead market intelligence efforts. Proficient in navigating the French Public Procurement Code and fostering collaboration across diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives.

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Business Development ExperienceCommercial Strategy ImplementationClient Relationship ManagementKnowledge of French Public Procurement CodeLeadership and Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentCommercial StrategyMarket IntelligenceClient RetentionContract NegotiationWater ServicesWaste TreatmentEnergy ServicesStrategic Bids PreparationRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkProactive CommunicationMotivational SkillsCollaborative Spirit

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree from Business School or Engineering School

Industry Keywords

Water SectorWaste SectorEnergy SectorPublic ProcurementContracting Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the business development activities of the Water, Waste & Energy division in France
Identify new opportunities and organize targeted business development campaigns
Lead market intelligence efforts and turn early signals into business actions
Develop client retention across studies, consulting, owner’s engineering and project management services
Grow the division’s order book in France
Deploy and lead the commercial strategy with the division’s managers
Structure commercial intelligence on markets, contracting authorities, projects, regulatory developments and competitive movements
Manage commercial relationships with major national accounts and build long-term client relationships
Contribute to the preparation and oversee strategic bids
Foster synergies with Business Units, technical services, other WSP divisions and the Group’s international entities
Ensure the circulation of information, reviews and reporting related to the scope of responsibility
Represent WSP in professional organizations and industry bodies when required
Engage teams around a shared business development ambition and contribute to the growth of the division

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree from a business school, an engineering school specializing in water, waste or energy, or equivalent qualifications
Proven experience in business development in the waste treatment, energy and water sectors
Ability to develop and implement a commercial strategy
Ability to identify opportunities, negotiate, win contracts, build trusted relationships and retain clients
Strong technical understanding of water, waste and energy services
Knowledge of the French Public Procurement Code and CCAG standard contract terms
Ability to implement organizational, management and strategic decisions to achieve commercial and financial objectives
Leadership, sense of responsibility, teamwork and collaborative spirit
Proactive approach, with the ability to communicate, lead, motivate and bring together a wide range of stakeholders
Fluent English
Willingness to travel frequently within France
Commitment to WSP’s values and ethical policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible organization supporting work-life balance
Opportunities to develop skills and build a career within an international group
Own It program, enabling employees to contribute directly to WSP’s development
Collaborative culture with committed, supportive and multidisciplinary teams
Inclusive environment
High-impact environmental projects within an international group