Commercial Graduate Development Scheme – W/M/NB

About us

At Subsea 7, we take pride in being recognized globally as a leader across the Energy Industry, with over 80 nationalities across more than 30 countries. For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.

Our success and sustainability are only made possible by continuing to develop our assets and technology through innovation and collaboration, and importantly through the development and diversity of our people who every day ‘Make Incredible things Happen’ at Subsea 7.

Your mission

People are central to our success, and we are committed to training and developing our people. Through our Commercial Graduate Development Scheme our graduates are able to gain experience within Subsea 7’s key commercial departments.

Our French office based in Suresnes (92) is currently looking for talented graduates to join our Commercial Graduate Development Scheme (CGDS), a 2-year rotational programme to gain professional experience within 3 strategic departments of Subsea7: Supply Chain Management, Operations and Commercial Performance (Contracts and Finance). The home department for this role will be decided once training period has been completed and it is envisaged that after the rotational training period the successful candidate will retour to specialize in this field.

The programme is based on 4 key elements:

• Theoretical training periods / Formal training courses: This is organised between Global Projects Centre (GPC) locations, including London and Paris and provides the opportunity to gain deeper insights of some key aspects related to Commercial and Project Support functions.
• Rotating operational missions / On-the-job development: Through on-the-job training you will develop key capabilities related to Contracts, Project Control, Supply Chain Management, Tendering & Business Development through rotations ranging from six months to one year in the three functions.
• Mentoring: You will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and support your progression. The mentor will maintain regular contact with you providing direction to help you achieve targets and goals.

• Personal development: You will participate in project tasks to challenge your presentation and team building skills, and network with other Subsea 7 Commercial Graduates hired in different locations.

Your profile

Applications are now sought from degree qualified candidates who are holding a minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in following:

• business & economics
• management,
• law/legal studies,
• supply chain management
• engineering with a related commercial subject
• quantity surveyor

We are looking for candidates who are committed to a career choice in the energy industry and possess the following qualities:

• Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role
• Articulates views in comprehensive manner
• Produces work of presentable quality
• Able to communicate with impact
• Initiative, independent and personal responsibility
• Good organisational skills and smart working methods
• Team player – Flexibility – Project orientated.

You are fluent in English (written and spoken) and want to commit to a long-term exciting professional adventure.

Along with a wide range of benefits and a flexible working environment, employees can further enhance their work-life balance through our Remote Working Policy.

Subsea 7 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed in creating a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.