Commercial Specialist

Job Title: Commercial Specialist

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Up to £51,941 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68098

Shape the Future of Defence and Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Commercial Specialist at our Devonport Royal Dockyard or Babcock Technology Centre sites.

The role

As a Commercial Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to support the Royal Navy’s submarine programme. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to influence high-value contracts, drive strategic commercial decisions and contribute to national defence. You’ll be part of a growing team, working on complex bids and proposals that shape the future of our operations.

Day-to-day, you’ll be part of the Commercial team who is supporting contract management of the principal submarine contract which requires the processing of contract changes, providing advice on the contract, setting up Non-Disclosure Agreements, supporting internal and external meetings, working with Finance to provide accurate forecasting and taking time to develop yourself with training and support to meet your commercial competencies.

Managing and coordinating bid proposals through the Babcock Gated process

Providing strategic commercial advice and ensuring compliance with procedures

Leading commercial aspects of equipment purchases and refurbishments

Collaborating with Project Managers and stakeholders to align commercial strategies

Developing tools and processes to enhance commercial operations

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Commercial Specialist

Proven experience in commercial management, contracts and project proposals

Familiarity with gated project approval frameworks

Strong analytical and negotiation skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Strategic mindset with a track record of successful project contributions

Qualifications for the Commercial Specialist

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, Law or Accountancy (preferred but not essential)

Professional membership of WCC (World Commerce and Contracting) is desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.

‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 29/10/2025

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