Graduate Business Engineer

To support our continued growth in the UK, we are seeking a motivated candidate to contribute to the development of innovative ground engineering solutions across a wide range of industries – including infrastructure, residential and commercial. The successful candidate will assist in securing new work through high-quality technical submissions and support the delivery of design-build projects during construction. This provides an opportunity to gain exposure and be involved in a variety of real-world applications and project environments.

Key Tasks

• Participate in and/or lead the bid process, ensuring timely and effective delivery of tender documentation.
• Support senior engineers in reviewing tender documents (drawings, specifications, site investigations, etc.) and evaluating submission requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary ground improvement designs and design documents during the pre-construction phase.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Provide considered responses to post-tender queries and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions and identify project risks.
• Ensure the correct methods, outputs, and plant/resources are selected to deliver the solution, assisting the senior engineer to verify that project risks are adequately addressed.
• Coordinate the preparation of tender price schedules aligned with pricing strategies and risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate reporting of commercial pipeline through CRM (Salesforce).
• Support the handover of bid documentation and strategy to operational and commercial teams.
• Participate in customer meetings and present tender proposals.
• Ensure compliance with business strategy and authority levels.
• Support delivery teams by reviewing pre-construction and technical information, including site visits and client meetings.
• Pursue continuous learning in ground engineering and stay updated with the latest technologies and standards.
• Contribute to the development of our marketing material, including brochures, websites, and data sheets.
• Organise and attend corporate events.
• Promote a strong safety culture – WORKSAFE HOMESAFE – and uphold high environmental standards (LESS IS MORE MENARD).

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Some experience or academic exposure to ground engineering processes is desirable.
• A customer-centric mindset with a flexible and innovative approach.
• Strategic and creative thinking to identify opportunities and challenge conventional methods.
• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to advise senior management when necessary.
• Willingness to gain hands-on experience on-site as part of training and development.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• A full UK driving licence is required.