Bid Engineer

Are you an experienced Site Engineer looking to transition into a Bid Engineer role? We are seeking a Bid Engineer to join our Specialist Drilling division ering a genuine opportunity to transfer your site-based experience into an office-based position.

The role benefits from a structured working pattern that promotes a healthier worklife balance and a continued involvement with live projects and operational teams. The role is offered on a full-time basis and can be based from one of the Igne offices nationwide. A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel is required. Youll support the preparation of accurate, competitive, and compliant tenders and cost estimates across a range of projects including borehole drilling, water systems, and pump installations.

If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, wed love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing tender submissions, cost estimates, and budgets Analyse drawings, specifications, and project documentation to understand scope and requirements Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness Support the preparation of bills of quantities, schedules, and cost breakdowns Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical pricing records Assist with risk analysis and identify key commercial considerations Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and client briefings as required Liaise with internal teams including engineering, operations, procurement, and finance to gather relevant input Support post-tender negotiations and handover to project delivery teams Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

What Were Looking For :
Strong numerical, analytical, and IT skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Excellent time management and organisational ability Experience using Microsoft Project Relevant professional qualifications Full valid UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

£38,000 per annum  Company Car Allowance 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Continuous training and development Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Buy/Sell annual leave scheme Medical cashback plan Death in service scheme Real Living Wage Employer We areIgne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience.

A one-stop shop for pre- and post-construction services, Ignes six service categories are: ground investigation, testing, unexploded ordnance, specialist drilling, geothermal, and geo-environmental. We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. At Igne, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture.

We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to thrive.

Our trained mental health first aiders are available for all employees, and we recommitted to helping our people grow through ongoing learning and development. Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.