At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive cost planning, deliver financial reports, and shape project budgets.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in creating a safe and secure world.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth and support for wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make an impact at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard with exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience in quantity surveying; MOD contract experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Multiple opportunities available in Plymouth, Devon with hybrid working arrangements.
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 Quantity Surveyor at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard – home of the biggest naval base in Western Europe.
What you’ll do:
- Driving strategic cost planning by developing robust pre‑tender estimates and evaluating design alternatives.
- Delivering insightful financial reporting to support project and client decision‑making.
- Shaping project budgets in collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.
- Supporting high‑stakes contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
- Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions to maintain profitability.
What you’ll need:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in quantity surveying or a related discipline.
- Professional membership or accreditation (e.g., RICS) is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of building and construction practices.
- Experience with Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts.
- Proficiency in NEC3 or NEC4 contract frameworks.
- Specialism in a relevant field such as Civils, Building, Mechanical or Commercial.
- A drive to own and shape your career development journey.
- Background in project management.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is 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.
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 – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
- Be Kind Day – one paid day a year for volunteering
- Flexible working options
- A dynamic working environment
- Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
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 careers@babcockinternational.com 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.
Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth employer: Babcock International Group
At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Plymouth, Devon, where you can contribute to meaningful projects at the historic Devonport Royal Dockyard. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our generous benefits package, including flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing and inclusivity. Join us as a Quantity Surveyor and be part of a team dedicated to creating a safe and secure world while enjoying a fulfilling career.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
