Graduate Commercial Estimating

Job Title Graduate Air Commercial Estimating

Location Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

Start Date 27th January 2025

BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, we offer hybrid working but expect team members to be able to work on-site 4 days a week. Roles may include UK/international business travel. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.

Salary £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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 life cycle of the air sector – from design, development and production, through to 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 fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

Estimating is the discipline that produces and collates cost estimates for the purpose of determining bid prices and estimates to complete contract work. The estimating activity includes business winning and contract execution phases.

To achieve these objectives the Commercial function promulgates Commercial policies and process, delivers the effective management of contracts and carries out appropriate training to ensure that the function’s personnel have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their role effectively.

To achieve these objectives the Commercial function disseminates Commercial policies and process, delivers the effective management of contracts and carries out appropriate training to ensure that the function’s personnel have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their role effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordination of cost and pricing activities to ensure all aspects of the programme and associated risks are fully costed and considered.
• Generation of cost and pricing models to meet the needs of Business requirements.
• Validation or challenge of functional estimate returns through the compilation of independent views to drive affordable and profitable solutions.
• Generation of “what if” scenario cost modelling to support programme and management decision making.
• Supporting price negotiations, Customer audits and fact finds.
• Deploying cost estimates used in the price build-up to work area budgets.
• Establishment of payment profiles and associated terms to meet the cash flow requirements of the Project.
• Support the cost status report and the preparation of the “estimate to complete”.

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 value 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 programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

On 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 the 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 make sure 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 organisation.

Qualification requirements

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.

Start date (dd Month Year)27th January 2025Length of contractPermanent contract