Location: Hull (1 Humber Quays, Wellington Street West, HU1 2BN) S
tarting Salary: £27,500 + benefits
Start Date: Flexible
Are you ready to launch your career with one of the UK's most forward-thinking engineering companies? At Spencer group, we're looking for a driven and curious Graduate Trainee Business Developer to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in business development within the rail and civil engineering sectors — industries that shape how people connect, travel, and live.
What You'll Do
As a Graduate Trainee, you'll work alongside experienced business leaders and technical experts to learn how we identify, win, and deliver major engineering projects. You'll get involved in:
* Researching new markets, clients, and opportunities across the UK rail sector
* Supporting the creation of compelling bids, tenders, and proposals
* Analysing competitors and industry trends to help shape business strategy
* Building relationships with clients, consultants, and partners
* Coordinating meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with key stakeholders
* Helping maintain accurate client and project information in our internal systems
No two days will be the same — you'll be developing commercial awareness, communication skills, and technical understanding all at once.
What We're Looking For
We're not expecting years of experience — we're looking for potential. If you have:
* A good honours degree (any discipline — business, engineering, or related fields are ideal)
* A genuine interest in business development, infrastructure, or engineering
* Great communication and people skills
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* Confidence working with data and IT systems
we want to hear from you.
Why Join Spencer?
* Structured graduate development plan with mentorship from industry professionals
* Opportunities to work on real projects from day one
* Career progression across business development, commercial, or project roles
* A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your ideas matter
* Competitive starting salary (£27,500) and benefits package
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person