Graduate Commercial

Graduate Naval Ships Commercial

Join BAE Systems and make a real difference. We design and build a full range of naval ships, from offshore patrol vessels to giant aircraft carriers, providing customers with the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations around the world. We are the only provider of complex warships and their combat management systems to the UK Royal Navy’s surface fleet.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from sections of the community that 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 help us estimate, bid, negotiate, and manage our most complex contracts. You'll be responsible for innovating new solutions to customer requirements, providing a competitive advantage while meeting contractual obligations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage in a wide variety of commercial activities which support the development of business opportunities
• Review and draft agreements
• Prepare commercial proposals
• Participate in the bid approval process, including pricing approval documentation
• Manage contracts, including monitoring the performance of contractual obligations
• Manage commercial risk
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, both internal and external

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 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”). This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether for relocation costs, securing housing, or ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs.

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 (such as 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.

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 in Procurement, Materials Management, or Business Management.