Commercial - Summer Placement 2026

Job Description

Commercial - Summer Placement 2026

Join us in winning work, delivering on promises and building trusted relationships. You'll help secure new opportunities, support keys project to ensure we meet our contractual commitments and work closely with key stakeholders to make a real impact.

Salary: £23,495 pro-rata

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days per week on-site but this will depend on project and function requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS MIDNIGHT ON 5TH JANUARY 2026 (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION VOLUMES)

What we can offer you

• 10 week placement: starting June 2026, that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world projects and technologies

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity

The Commercial team work across the MBDA’s product range and help to maintain and improve the business aspects of MBDA. We negotiate all the Contracts within the UK and handle all the formal Customer liaison contributing to the overall business objectives.

The Commercial team are embedded in all MBDA programmes across the product range and are responsible for tendering and managing the Commercial and contractual elements of the business within the UK.

As a Summer Placement you’ll experience the excitement of winning new work as well as being a key point of contact for contract information for existing contracts within your project area. Either way, your role will be integral to being a part of the delivery chain that ensures MBDA meets all its contractual obligations to its customers.

You’ll work collaboratively with other departments while gaining an understanding of the wider MBDA business and Commercial’s role within it. Some tasks may see you liaising with a variety of other departments, such as Business and Performance Managers (project managers) regarding the delivery of a contract and management of schedules; Major Equipment Procurement in relation to the management of supplier contracts; and Finance for any matters relating to receipt of customer payments and payments to subcontractors.

This role is ideal for those looking to work on a wide variety of tasks and activities on a daily basis.

We’ll provide practical training to develop your skills in:

• Understanding how a contract is agreed and managed.

• Understanding how MBDA bid for new work, including constructing and pricing Commercial proposals.

• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and other stakeholders.

• Presenting and communicating in various forums.

• Analysing and solving business challenges and positively influencing business decisions.

This will be achieved with support and mentorship from a skilled and experienced team.

What we’re looking for from you

Working towards a degree in Business and Management, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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