Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunities
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Vacancies: Multiple opportunities available
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF66498
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 Senior 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.
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.
* Background in project management.
* 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 the 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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels (GOV.UK).
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.
Closing Date: 12/06/2026
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