Commercial Graduate Programme

We’re working on some of the most extraordinary engineering projects across the UK and overseas – and with the right commercial support, we can continue to thrive and grow as a business. Whether that’s by working on multi-million-pound bids or collaborating with our business development teams to identify new opportunities within Babcock, our commercial teams are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world for all. 

Our Group Commercial Graduate Programme is a two-year journey, focused on developing the next generation of commercial professionals. The programme typically comprises of four six-month placements across Aviation, Marine and Nuclear sectors across the UK.

You’ll work in an environment that brings out your best. By gaining real-world experience alongside our commercial teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our business. The placements you undertake will support your growth and we’ll provide all the training, learning and support you need to accelerate your career. Additionally, we’ll support you in gaining chartered status as a member of the World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC) Association. 

Commercial at Babcock

Our Commercial function supports the entire business, and your placements could take you to any part of it, so you’ll need to be mobile across the UK for this rotational programme. To support you in developing your knowledge and experience across the entire commercial lifecycle, you might be leading elements of bids, managing commercial contracts (including legal aspects), overseeing governance and compliance activities, or identifying new opportunities alongside our business development teams.

In addition to developing your technical skills, the programme will also help you to cultivate essential behavioural skills – allowing you to build collaborative relationships with our customers, partners and other key internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and demonstrable interest in a career in Commercial. 
• To be an ambitious self-starter who enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to drive change and results and a clear potential for inspiring others.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for.

What you'll get 

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from: 

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.