Babcock
graduate scheme
Expires26 days

Commerical Graduate Programme

Job description

Join our Commercial Graduate Programme and help shape the contracts and relationships that keep our business running – and growing. Whether it’s supporting the commercial aspects of multi-million-pound bids or managing ongoing contracts, you’ll be at the heart of securing and delivering some of the most critical engineering projects in the UK and overseas.

You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Across your placements, you’ll work through the full Babcock Lifecycle – from analysing opportunities and shaping proposals, through negotiating terms and managing contracts, to ensuring compliance and working closely with legal teams. Whether you're contributing to bids in Civil Nuclear, managing contracts for essential aviation services, or supporting long-term capability in our Marine sector, every project will offer fresh perspectives and valuable skills.

How is the programme structured?

This is a two-year programme made up of four placements, each lasting six months. You’ll move between different areas of the business, exploring how our Commercial teams operate across various sectors and locations.

As a Group programme, you’ll get the chance to see the bigger picture, experiencing the different ways we support customers and contracts across Babcock.

You’ll need to be flexible about your location, as your placements could take you anywhere in the UK. But wherever you go, you’ll find yourself supported by a close-knit team, gaining real-world experience and exposure that will fast-track your development.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have a strong foundation for an exciting and accelerated career – and a clearer view of where you want to take it.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you be your best throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

We’ll also support you in working towards professional membership and chartered status with the World Commerce and Contracting (WorldCC) Association – providing funding, guidance and mentoring throughout your career journey.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, 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
  • Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

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

What we are looking for

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any subject and demonstrable interest in a career in Commercial.
  • Many of our graduate programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. · Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Argyll and Bute
Bristol
Gloucester
Leicester
Plymouth
Walsall
Warrington
Salary
£35,000

Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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Closing date:  16 October 2025

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