At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop pre-tender estimates and deliver financial reporting for project decision-making.
- Company: Join Babcock at Devonport Royal Dockyard, a key support for the Royal Navy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, matched pension scheme, and access to a Digital GP.
- Other info: Security clearance is mandatory; UK nationals only.
- Why this job: Be part of a historic naval base and shape your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree in quantity surveying and experience with MOD contracts required.
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. As a Quantity Surveyor at historic Devonport Royal Dockyard, you will play your part in supporting the Royal Navy.
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.
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.
Babcock is a disability confident committed employer. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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Babcock offers a competitive salary and benefits like life assurance and flexible working options. Located in Plymouth, they focus on creating a safe world while supporting employee development. The team values inclusivity and provides resources for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
