Overview
Join to apply for the Business Engineer role at VINCI. The position is based in our Camberley Office, UK, and supports growth in the region with estimating and business development aspects of bids to deliver value engineered, high quality and competitive proposals in line with the business strategy and procedures.
Responsibilities
* Develop relationships with key customers to support growth in ground improvement markets (e.g., Vibro Stone Columns, Vibro Compaction, Dynamic Compaction, Dynamic Replacement, CMC rigid inclusions, Prefabricated Vertical Drains, etc.) in the region.
* 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 where appropriate.
* Review tender documents (drawings, specifications, site investigation, client requirements) and submission requirements to evaluate all relevant bid information.
* Ensure innovative solutions are produced (liaise with the design team as needed) and mitigate identified risks.
* Prepare tender price schedules and documents (including clear technical and financial proposals) following pricing strategy and risk assessments; ensure cost plans reflect project requirements and risk profile.
* Maintain effective communication with customers during and after the bid to maximise opportunities and build long-term relationships.
* Provide considered responses to customer questions including post-tender queries.
* Ensure project operation and commercial teams receive an effective handover of bid documentation.
* In relation to site production/results/payments/potential claims, obtain feedback from commercial and operations teams and assist in solving issues as necessary.
* Ensure compliance with business strategy and authority levels; manage live projects where required and gain a full understanding of operational processes.
* Support delivery teams, verify the work of others in a timely manner, and provide expert technical support, including site visits and customer meetings.
* Maintain personal expertise in ground engineering and stay at the forefront of industry practices and standards.
* Contribute to the development of marketing materials (brochures, websites, data sheets).
* Maintain a relentless focus on safety – WORKSAFE/HOMESAFE.
Qualifications
* Degree in civil engineering or a geological subject; valid CSCS card.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (ICE or GeolSoc) would be advantageous.
* Technical/engineering knowledge of ground engineering processes; able to advise senior management on urgent redress and drive issue resolution.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure; customer-centric approach with ability to identify opportunities in invitations to tender.
* People-management capability to develop and coach teams and address HR issues promptly and robustly.
* Customer-centric and flexible with strategic and creative insight to identify opportunities in tenders and bid submissions; hands-on experience leading technical aspects of work-winning bids.
* Desire to pursue innovation and development with focus on the customer and ground engineering business.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of AutoCAD would be advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence.
Why VINCI / About the Company
VINCI is a company committed to equal opportunities in employment and to fair treatment for all applicants regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and pregnancy/maternity. We offer a competitive package including benefits.
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