At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive cost planning, deliver financial reports, and shape project budgets.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in defence and engineering with a rich history.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous holidays, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth and support for wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact at the UK's largest naval base while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree or experience in quantity surveying; RICS membership is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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 and a vital support for the Royal Navy for over 700 years.
At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Marine.
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.
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. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
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 International has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world for over a century. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
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.
Closing Date 10/07/2026
Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth employer: Young Nuclear Professionals' Forum (YNPF)
At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our Rosyth location provides a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects for the UK Royal Navy while enjoying competitive benefits, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to employee growth through professional development. With hybrid working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, we ensure that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally in a mission-driven environment.
Contact Details:
Young Nuclear Professionals' Forum (YNPF) Recruitment Team
