V03273 - Degree Apprentice Cost Estimating

As a Project Management (Cost Estimating) Degree Apprentice, you will be part of the Commercial function working closely with all areas of the business to collate and justify costs, create estimates for future work and manage change.  You will work across a broad spectrum of tasks from facility business cases to design studies to whole boat pricing.

By collaborating with other areas of the business to appreciate what they do, why they do it, and the associated costs, you will gain an excellent understanding of the Submarines business and how it operates. You will build your knowledge of the cost of materials, the cost of labour required for building and testing the product, and associated risks and opportunities. You will learn about profit rates and the effects of inflation on a long-term programme. 

To perform this role you will receive a 5 year training programme involving placements in different areas of Cost Estimating. This will give you the opportunity to understand all aspects of Cost Estimating, the Submarines business and how Cost Estimating as part of the Commercial function fits into the corporate strategy.

As well as Cost estimating training and development you will study for a Degree in Project Management (Level 6).

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working