Commercial Graduate Programme

Embark on a Dynamic Career Journey with Our Commercial Graduate Programme!

Are you a driven graduate with a keen interest in shaping the backbone of critical engineering projects? Our Commercial Graduate Programme offers an exceptional opportunity to launch your career in a role that is fundamental to business success. This comprehensive, two-year programme is designed to provide you with hands-on experience, structured development, and a clear pathway to a thriving career.

Key Advantages for Aspiring Graduates:

• Real-World Impact: You'll be directly involved in the commercial aspects of multi-million-pound projects, from initial bid support and proposal shaping to contract negotiation, management, and compliance. This is your chance to contribute to significant engineering endeavours both in the UK and internationally.
• Comprehensive Rotational Experience: The programme consists of four six-month placements, allowing you to experience different facets of our Commercial teams across various sectors, including Civil Nuclear, Aviation Services, and Marine. This broad exposure provides a holistic understanding of how our business operates and secures its future.
• Accelerated Career Development: This programme is a fast-track to developing essential commercial acumen. You'll gain invaluable practical skills and insights that will significantly accelerate your professional growth.
• Structured Support and Mentorship: From day one, you'll benefit from structured training, dedicated mentorship, and participation in our Graduate Development Programme, which features expert-led masterclasses covering crucial skills like communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
• Professional Recognition: We are committed to your long-term career success. You will receive support in working towards professional membership and chartered status with the World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC) Association, including funding, guidance, and mentoring.
• Attractive Compensation and Benefits: The programme offers a competitive starting salary of a minimum of £35,000, with further enhancement based on location, role, and qualifications. Beyond salary, you’ll enjoy a generous holiday allowance, pension and share schemes, flexible working options, and a comprehensive wellbeing support package.
• Diverse Location Opportunities: While flexibility is key, the programme offers placements across a range of exciting locations in England (including Plymouth, Bristol, Leicester, Warrington, Walsall, and Cheltenham) and Scotland (HM Naval Base Clyde and Rosyth). This broad geographic scope enriches your experience and understanding of our operations.

Key Considerations for Your Application:

• Location Flexibility: A crucial aspect of this programme is your willingness to be flexible regarding your placement locations across the UK. This mobility is essential for gaining the widest possible experience and ensuring you are matched with the most relevant opportunities.
• Security Clearance: Please note that many of our graduate programmes, including this Commercial Graduate Programme, are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions. You will be required to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Your eligibility may be impacted by your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency status. Candidates are encouraged to review the UK Government's guidance on security clearance levels.
• Academic Background: While a degree in any subject is welcome, a demonstrable interest in a career within the commercial field is essential.
• Early Application Recommended: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close to new applications if a high volume of interest is received. We strongly advise submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as early as possible.

This Commercial Graduate Programme is more than just a job; it's an investment in your future. It’s an opportunity to develop essential skills, build a robust professional network, and contribute to projects of national importance. If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges, this programme could be the perfect launchpad for your career.