Business Developer - Engineering – SII Netherlands (Haarlem)

Groupe SII; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

SII Netherlands is seeking a Business Developer Engineering to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, recruiting top engineering talent, and maintaining strong client relationships across the Dutch market.

You will combine business development with engineering recruitment and consultant follow-up, while collaborating with international SII entities to deliver expertise on major projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Proven ability to develop new business and recruit engineering talent.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of Dutch engineering clients.
• Recruit top engineering consultants and support onboarding.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, and contract negotiations with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial drive

Client relationship building

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent

Job description

Ready to accelerate your career in an international and entrepreneurial environment?

At SII Netherlands, we are supporting leading clients in the Aerospace, Space and Defense sectors. To support our growth in the Dutch market, we are looking for a Business Developer Engineering to develop new business opportunities and recruit top engineering talent.

YOUR MISSION

As a Business Developer, you will play a key role in the growth of SII Netherlands by combining business development, engineering recruitment, and consultant follow-up.

Business Development

You will be responsible for building and growing a portfolio of clients across the Dutch engineering market.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities;
• Prospecting and meeting decision-makers within engineering organizations;
• Building long-term partnerships with clients;
• Understanding customer technical challenges and staffing needs;
• Handling RFQs, tenders, and contract negotiations;
• Ensuring profitability and sustainable growth of your business unit;
• Working closely with SII international entities to deliver engineering expertise.

Target Sectors Include:

• Aerospace, Space & Defense
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Recruitment & Talent Development

You will be responsible for attracting, hiring, and supporting engineering consultants.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Defining recruitment strategies based on client needs;
• Sourcing and interviewing engineering professionals;
• Assessing technical and soft skills with support from experts;
• Handling offers and contract negotiations;
• Supporting consultant onboarding and integration;
• Conducting regular follow-up meetings and career discussions;
• Ensuring employee satisfaction and retention.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's degree (Engineering, Business, Economics, or equivalent);
• Initial experience in business development, recruitment, consulting, or engineering services;
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial drive;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to build long-term client relationships;
• Fluent in English, Dutch is considered a strong asset;
• Strong organizational skills, resilience, and autonomy.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to participate in the growth of SII Netherlands;
• An international environment within a leading European engineering group;
• Fast-track career development towards Senior Business Developer or Business Unit Developer roles;
• Direct exposure to strategic clients and large engineering projects;
• Attractive fixed salary with performance-based bonus;
• Pension scheme and competitive benefits package;
• Hybrid working model;
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and multicultural environment.

At SII Netherlands, we combine the agility of a growing local entity with the strength of an international group. Our ambition is to become a trusted partner for major Dutch industrial and technology companies while offering our employees exciting career opportunities and challenging projects.

Let's Tech Together.