Senior Commercial Officer

• Job Title: Senior Commercial Officer
• Location: Scotstoun, hybrid- 3 days on site
• We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
• Grade: GG10
• You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.
• We know there may be exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.
• If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.
• PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Commercial Officer in BAE’s Commercial Team, you will be responsible for managing contractual activities associated with one of the Naval Ships programmes. You will operate as an integral part of the programme team, working closely with other members of the Commercial Team to deliver a high quality service to meet the operational needs of the programme.

Core duties

Co-ordinating and managing commercial/contractual activities on the programme.

Develop and manage the commercial relationship with the customer including being responsive to the needs and wants by understanding their requirements, through researched understanding, open discussion and candid clarification questions, influence where required.

Generating and managing contract change proposals in accordance with BAE Systems governance.

Working collaboratively with other functional stakeholders (e.g. Project Management, Project Controls, Export Control, Security, Legal, Engineering, Supply Chain etc.) to solve programme related issues.

Minimise risk exposure for the business and ensure all risks are appropriately addressed within proposals.

Supports the development of junior members of the wider team.

Essential skills

• Good knowledge of various contractual and pricing principles.
• Customer Relationship Management skills.
• An ability to develop commercial / contractual solutions to solve issues.

Naval Ships Commercial Team

You'll join a high-performing, collaborative team at the heart of a significant naval shipbuilding programme. Working across the either Type 26 or RCD, you'll engage with a broad network of stakeholders, influencing commercial outcomes that support the delivery of cutting-edge warships. It's a fast-paced environment where your expertise will have a visible impact on critical defence programmes.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 4th November 2026

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