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Job description

BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however, it is expected on our Graduate programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. 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.

What you will be doing

As a Graduate, you will help us estimate, price, and bid, on our most complex contracts within our Warships Team. You’ll be responsible for innovating new solutions to customer requirements whilst meeting contractual obligations. You will have the ability to prioritize, have strong organisational skills, and good oral communication skills. You will learn how to be superb with deadlines, decisive, advanced problem-solving capabilities, and professional thorough detail-oriented.

This role provides the opportunity to support the generation of bids and proposals to Customers that are priced, developed, and approved within the Business. To advise the Business on the Commercial risks associated with proposals and contracts to enable minimising risk and maximising business opportunities. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Engaged in a wide variety of Cost Estimating activities that support the development of business opportunities.
• Reviewing and challenging cost estimates and their basis of estimate.
• Helping in preparing Cost and Price models.
• Maintaining an auditable trail from the basis of estimate to final cost within the ProPricer toolset. 
• Development and maintaining good working relationships with customers, both internal and external.

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 either STEM, Business, or Finance.

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, or anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems.