Graduate Commercial

Graduate Air Commercial

Here at BAE Systems Air, we have a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft.

Today, we operate across the globe in multiple markets to support our customers – wherever, whenever, and whatever their challenges may be. We support them across the whole lifecycle of the air sector – from design, development, and production, through to the provision of aircraft, training, support, and maintenance.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What You Will Be Doing

The principal purpose of the Commercial function is to manage and develop constructive, long-lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners based on trust and proven operational excellence.

The function contains 2 disciplines, and you will experience both during your time on the graduate scheme:

Contracts

• Disseminates Commercial policies and processes, delivers the effective management of contracts, and supports the generation of bids and proposals to customers that are priced, developed, and approved within the Business.

Estimating

• Produces and collates cost estimates for determining bid prices and estimates to complete contract work. The estimating activity includes business winning and contract execution phases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting commercial bids and proposals, and interpreting contract requirements (including but not limited to terms and conditions).
• Supporting contract and price negotiations, Customer audits, fact finds and contract closure with key internal/external customers.
• Administration and preparation of data to support Senior Management Reviews.
• Coordination of cost and pricing activities to ensure all aspects of the programme and associated risks are fully costed and considered.
• Validation or challenge of functional estimate returns through the compilation of independent views to drive affordable and profitable solutions.
• Deploying cost estimates used in the price build-up to work area budgets.

Skills

As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. All subjects are considered for this role.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement

In addition to professional development, BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development

Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs. These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

On the commencement of employment, you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”). The Welcome Payment is subject to normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment. This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether this be relocation cost, securing housing, ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs, anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems.

Inclusivity within our Recruitment Process

We want to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organization.