Commercial - Summer Placement 2027

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime

5 days annual leave

Subsidised meals

Job summary

MBDA UK is offering a Commercial Summer Placement for 2027 in Stevenage. The 10‑week programme starts June 2027, with hybrid working 2–3 days on‑site per week.

You will gain hands‑on experience in negotiating commercial solutions and managing contracts, while engaging with Project Management, Procurement and Finance to support MBDA's programmes. Applicants should be undergraduates in Business, Politics, Law, English or Economics and will be BPSS checked.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Business, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on experience in negotiating commercial solutions and managing contracts.
• Engage with stakeholders across Project Management, Procurement and Finance to understand contract delivery.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business and Management, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics

Job description

Commercial - Summer Placement 2027

Join us in winning work, delivering on promises and building trusted relationships. You'll help secure new opportunities, support keys project to ensure we meet our contractual commitments and work closely with key stakeholders to make a real impact.

Salary: £24,460 (pro-rata)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site but this will depend on project and function requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities.

Security clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

This role is scheduled to close for applications at midnight on Monday 4th January 2027 but may close earlier depending on application volumes.

What we can offer you:

• 10 week placement: starting June 2027, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Perform well on your placement and you could secure a graduate role before your final year
• Annual Leave: 5 days
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

The Commercial team provide direction, guidance and support on all aspects of winning and delivering business for MBDA UK. The Commercial team works at the heart of our MBDA programmes across our product portfolio. As the customer-facing Function, the team plays a vital role in winning new business, negotiating agreements, and managing contracts from the early route to contract stage through to contract award, delivery and closure. Working closely with our customer and key stakeholders, Commercial help shape successful partnerships and deliver value throughout the contract lifecycle. As a Summer Placement you’ll experience the excitement of working on programmes that deliver cutting‑edge capability to our customers. You'll gain hands‑on experience in negotiating commercial solutions, managing contracts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, giving you a unique insight into how commercial decisions shape business success. No two days are the same – you'll engage with a range of stakeholders across the business, such as Project Management & Control (project managers) regarding the delivery of a contract and management of schedules; Procurement for the management of supplier contracts; and Finance for any matters relating to receipt of customer payments and payments to subcontractors. This role is ideal for those looking to combine commercial thinking with contract delivery, working on complex contracts that make a real impact, and in a collaborative and supportive environment.

We’ll provide practical training to develop your skills in:

• Understanding how a contract is agreed and managed.
• Understanding how MBDA bid for new work, including constructing and pricing Commercial proposals.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
• Presenting and communicating in various forums.
• Analysing and solving business challenges and positively influencing business decisions.

This will be achieved with support and mentorship from a skilled and experienced team.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Current undergraduate working towards a degree in Business and Management, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given. MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.