Commercial & Cost Estimating Apprenticeship

BAE Systems; Frimley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to negotiate contractual terms and conditions, support submarine programmes, and collaborate across multiple departments. The ideal applicant should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, and possess 96 UCAS Points. This role offers a competitive benefits package including a pension scheme, health plans, and more.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discount health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Understanding of contracting terms and conditions.
• Ability to collate and justify costs.
• Knowledge of business risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and agree contractual terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Project Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations.
• Understand the operational aspects of the Submarines business.

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A-C, including Maths & English

96 UCAS Points (or equivalent)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and agree contractual terms and conditions, collate and justify costs supporting submarine programmes, create future work estimates and manage contractual change.
• Collaborate with Finance, Project Management, Legal, Supply Chain, Operations and Manufacturing to understand their roles and commercial considerations.
• Gain an excellent understanding of the Submarines business and how it operates.
• Build knowledge of the contractual elements needed to support the business, including risks and opportunities across programmes.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A‑C, including Maths & English.
• 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding points gained at AS level).

About the Programmes

Our Submarines business has been delivering world‑class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute and Dreadnought classes.

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.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a flexible discount health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits package, a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or health conditions, such as dyslexia, autism or anxiety disorders.