Graduate Contract Officer

Launch Your Career with Our 2026 Graduate Programme Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future. The Commercial Graduate will join the Operational Commercial Team, supporting the Contract Manager in delivering effective commercial management across the Energy and Environment (E&EI) Business. This entry-level role is designed to develop commercial, contractual, and business management skills within a structured and supportive environment. The Commercial Graduate will gain experience in all aspects of pre- and post-contract commercial activities while contributing to the business's objectives in accordance with Amentums' commercial policies and procedures. Key Aims and Objectives: Develop a sound understanding of commercial management within the E&EI business. Support the preparation of tenders and assist in the administration of contracts. Gain exposure to commercial risk management, change control, and project governance. Build confidence in working across multiple stakeholders to support delivery teams. Contribute to maintaining Amentums' commercial governance and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities & Accountability: Support the Contract Manager and wider team to ensure compliance with Amentums' Delegation of Authority (DOA) Matrix, policies, and procedures. Assist with the preparation and coordination of tender and contract documentation in accordance with commercial governance requirements. Learn to interpret and review key contractual terms and conditions, identifying potential commercial risks under supervision. Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records, including frameworks, variations, and approvals, in the relevant internal systems. Support the collation and reporting of commercial data for internal reviews and audits. Engage with internal stakeholders (Operations, Legal, Finance, Insurance, Tax, etc.) to support commercial administration and decision-making. Participate in internal review processes to build understanding of project approval and risk assessment procedures. Assist project teams in administering change control, early warnings, and variations. Develop professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting a culture of collaboration and integrity. Why Join Us? Exciting Projects: Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients. Comprehensive Training: Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline-specific skills and professional registration to personal development. Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals. Career Progression: When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration. Supportive Community: Our hub-based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities. We are looking for candidates who: Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree (e.g. Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or similar) level qualification in a commercially related discipline by summer 2026. And with the following Key Skills & Attributes: A placement or work experience in a commercial, procurement, or project-based environment is advantageous but not essential. Genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management and contract administration. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset. Awareness of basic commercial and contract law principles (can be developed on the job). Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn from experienced professionals within a project-driven environment. You must be: A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward. Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things. Have the permanent right to work in the UK. Our Graduate Programme assumes that participants are commencing their first professional role post-graduation. To qualify for our Graduate Programme, you must therefore have: Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024. Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation. Achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree. Selection Process: Step 1: Apply Online. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams. Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026. We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.What else we provide: A flexible work-style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need. to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others. Free single medical cover and digital GP service. Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks. A focus on safety, health, and well-being, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network. We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here . #AmentumGrad2026 #AmentumUKECAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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