Industrial Placement Maritime Services Estimating
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire) or Filton (Gloucestershire)
Start Date: 23rd June 2025
BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, it is expected that during our Industrial Placement programme, you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change based on business needs.
Join our Maritime Services Team to become part of the only provider of complex warships, while providing the Royal Navy with its most advanced and powerful attack Warships. Our end-to-end Maritime Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities management to training, product development, and through-life support for radar, torpedoes, and small boats. Every Role Makes a Difference; You will make a difference.
What You Will Be Doing
On your Estimating Industrial Placement, 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 organizational skills, and good oral communication skills. You will learn how to meet deadlines superbly, make decisive actions, possess advanced problem-solving capabilities, and be professionally thorough and detail-oriented.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Engaged in a wide variety of Cost Estimating activities which support the development of business opportunities.
* Reviewing and challenging cost estimates and their basis of estimate.
* Helping prepare Cost and Price models.
* Maintaining an auditable trail from basis of estimate to final cost within the ProPricer toolset.
* Developing and maintaining good working relationships with customers, both internal and external.
Skills
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either STEM, Business, or Finance. To be considered for this role, you must be returning to a university to complete your degree.
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.
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 program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
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