Business Developer - Engineering

About Fortil

Fortil is a leading international engineering and technology consulting group, with a presence across 14 countries and a community of over 2 500 experts.
Driven by a vision to become Europe’s largest independent engineering group, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the empowerment of individual potential.

Role Overview

As a Business Developer, you will be at the heart of Fortil Portugal’s growth strategy.
You will lead and develop your own business unit, combining entrepreneurial spirit with technical expertise.
Your mission is to develop client relationships, recruit and onboard talented engineers and technical experts, manage a team of consultants and ensure the delivery of high-value engineering and consulting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, by prospecting potential clients within the engineering sector (e.g., automotive, pharma, aerospace, railway, and others ).
• Build, maintain and expand strong client relationships.
• Negotiate and close contracts aligned with Fortil’s value-driven and performance-oriented approach.
• Human Resources
• Drive talent acquisition strategies to attract top engineering profiles.
• Recruit, interview and match candidates with customer's needs
• Onboard and manage a team of high-performing technical consultants across engineering domains.
• Support career development, foster a positive team culture and ensure consultant satisfaction and retention.
• Delivery Management
• Ensure successful delivery of engineering and consulting services, meeting quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Monitor performance, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Implement efficient organizational practices aligned with Fortil’s operational model.

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related field.
• Proven experience in business development, recruitment and team management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Based in Lisbon, with availability to work in a hybrid model (minimum 3 days per week in the office).

Why Join Fortil?

• Be part of a fast-growing, independent engineering group.
• Work in a dynamic, transparent, and inclusive environment.
• Benefit from a performance-driven culture with real career growth.
• Contribute and promote a culture of excellence, transparency, and social responsibility business model.

Fortil is committed to equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.