Graduate Commercial Engineer

JDR is looking to recruit two ambitious and motivated Graduate Commercial Engineers to join our team and develop their careers within a dynamic engineering and commercial environment. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to apply their technical knowledge, develop commercial expertise and gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of engineering projects.

Working alongside experienced professionals across engineering, procurement, tendering and project delivery, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of competitive tenders, accurate cost estimates and commercially sound project proposals. The two positions will provide opportunities to develop specialist skills in tendering and cost estimating, while building a broader understanding of JDR's commercial operations and business objectives.

Graduate Commercial Engineer – Tendering You will support the preparation and submission of tenders and quotations, working with internal teams and external suppliers to develop competitive, accurate and compliant commercial proposals.

Key responsibilities

Reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and tender documentation. Supporting the preparation of tender submissions and commercial quotations. Coordinating technical and commercial information from relevant departments. Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations and supporting information. Assisting with tender pricing, bid documentation and submission deadlines.

Maintaining accurate tender records and supporting post-submission activities. Graduate Commercial Engineer – Cost Estimating You will support the preparation of cost estimates and pricing information, helping ensure project costs are accurately assessed and commercially competitive.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining project cost estimates and pricing breakdowns. Reviewing technical specifications, drawings and other relevant documentation. Analysing material, labour, equipment and supplier costs, as applicable. Obtaining and evaluating supplier quotations. Supporting cost analysis, budget reviews and commercial reporting.

Identifying cost risks, discrepancies and potential opportunities for improvement.

About You

We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic, analytical and keen to build a long-term career in engineering and commercial project delivery. You will ideally have: A degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance or another relevant discipline. Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities. Good written and verbal communication skills. Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and desire to develop professionally. Previous experience in tendering, cost estimating or commercial activities would be beneficial but is not essential.

We welcome applications from recent graduates who can demonstrate the right attitude, aptitude and potential.