Commercial - Graduate Programme at MBTA

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

MBTA Logo
£30,000 – £30,000Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
DefenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Business and Management, Politics, Law, English studies or Economics (minimum 2.2)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Able to achieve required medical and national security clearance
  • Must meet nationality and/or rights to work restrictions (further limitations may apply)

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate contracts within the UK
  • Handle formal customer liaison to contribute to business objectives
  • Tender and manage commercial and contractual elements of UK business
  • Experience winning new work and act as key point of contact for contract information on existing contracts
  • Work collaboratively with departments such as Business and Performance Managers, Major Equipment Procurement, and Finance
  • Liaise on contract delivery, schedule management, supplier contracts, customer payments, and subcontractor payments
  • Develop skills in: understanding contract agreement and management; bidding for new work including constructing and pricing proposals; building and maintaining relationships with customers and stakeholders; presenting and communicating in forums; analysing and solving business challenges to influence decisions

Skills

Contract Negotiation
Tendering
Customer Liaison
Commercial Management

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.
'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.
North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.
The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.
MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.
The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.
NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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