Graduate Supply Chain Quantity Surveyor

Graduate Naval Ships Supply Chain Quantity Surveyor

Location: Scotstoun (Glasgow)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, on our Graduate programme, you will be required to attend your site three days per week. This may be subject to change based on the business's needs. 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

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 underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Graduate, you will be operating in a programme environment. This role is positioned within the Category D, Shipbuild organisation, responsible for the delivery of all onsite subcontracted services to the Type 26 Global Combat Ships programme. The role holder will directly support the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor and Contract Manager(s) for the successful implementation, management, co-ordination, and delivery of all CAT-D Site works in accordance with the obligations and philosophy of the specific NEC4 forms and BAE Systems specific forms of contract.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers.
• Support Pre-Contract duties such as compiling Invitation To Tender (ITT) packs, Tender Analysis, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure commercial aspects of sub-contract accounts are managed from procurement to final account agreement(s).
• Support in assessing the Subcontractors Application For Payment (AfP) and issue interim Payment Certificates (with supporting Payless notices, where applicable).
• Assist with Contract Managers to plan, forecast, and subsequently report project commercial performance.
• Monitor progress on-site, carry out measurements, measurement reviews, and audits of delivered materials, plant, and equipment.

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 in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

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

Recognising 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 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.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we’re committed to changing the world we live in for the better. Our target is to achieve net zero emissions by 2030. We’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

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.