Business Engineer

Vibro Menard Limited; Warwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Business Engineer in Warwick to develop customer relationships and manage bids for ground improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in bid management. This role offers a competitive package with benefits.

Benefits

Competitive package

Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or geological subject, valid CSCS card preferred.
• Technical knowledge of ground engineering processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key customers for growth.
• Prepare tender price schedules and documents.
• Support award entries and manage bids.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer-centric approach

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in civil engineering or a geological subject

CSCS card

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Business Engineer role based in our Central Office, in Warwick, UK. The purpose of the role is to support, develop and grow the business in the region with all estimating and business development aspects of a bid, ensuring that value engineered, high quality, and competitive proposals are delivered to the customer in a manner consistent with the business strategy and procedures.

Job details

Job title: Business Engineer

Contract type: Permanent

Telework: Not specified

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with key customers to support growth in ground improvement markets in the region (e.g., Vibro Stone Columns, Vibro Compaction, Dynamic Compaction, Dynamic Replacement, CMC rigid inclusions, Prefabricated Vertical Drains, etc.).
• Contact and visit key customers, build relationships, obtain feedback, and provide presentations.
• Organise and attend corporate events.
• Support award entries and the bid process to ensure tender deliverables are produced in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist with design options and value solutions; identify project attractiveness based on sound estimating principles.
• Review tender documents (drawings, specifications, site investigation, client requirements) and submission requirements to evaluate all relevant bid information.
• Ensure innovative solutions are produced (liaising with the design team if necessary) and that all identified risks are mitigated.
• Prepare tender price schedules and documents with clear technical and financial proposals in line with pricing strategy and risk assessments; ensure cost plans reflect project requirements and risk profile.
• Maintain effective communication with customers during and after the bid process to maximise opportunities and build long-term relationships.
• Provide considered responses to customer questions, including post-tender queries.
• Ensure a smooth handover of bid documentation to project operation and commercial teams.
• In relation to site production, payments, and potential claims, gather feedback from commercial and operation teams and assist in resolving issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with business strategy and authority levels; manage live projects where required and understand operational processes.
• Support delivery teams by verifying work and providing expert technical support, including site visits and customer meetings.
• Maintain personal expertise in ground engineering and stay updated with industry standards and technologies.
• Contribute to marketing materials (brochures, websites, data sheets).
• Maintain a relentless focus on safety – WORKSAFE/HOMESAFE.

Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or a geological subject; a valid CSCS card. Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE or GeolSoc) would be advantageous.
• Technical/engineering knowledge of ground engineering processes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to form effective relationships under time pressure; customer-centric approach with ability to spot opportunities in invitations to tender.
• Capability to manage and coach teams; address HR issues promptly and robustly.
• Strategic and creative insight to understand and pursue invitations to tender opportunities; experience leading technical aspects of work-winning bids.
• Desire to pursue innovation and development with a focus on customer and ground engineering business.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Interest in joining a company that encourages innovation and has a collaborative culture.
• Competitive package with benefits.

Why us?

Menard brings over 30 years of experience in the design and build of specialist ground improvement solutions in the UK. We offer a broad range of ground improvement techniques and innovative designs to provide practical and sustainable solutions. We pride ourselves on delivering solutions for a wide range of soil conditions and offering a seamless service from initial contact to site delivery.

We view every project as a unique challenge. Our approach is to question the norm and understand your needs where we can add value to your overall project delivery. Our expertise in geotechnics provides economical solutions that guarantee technical performance.

Menard is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity.

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, England

Address

Suite 61 Pure Offices, Lake View House, Wilton Drive, Warwick, CV34 6RG