Quantity Surveyor

Job Title:                     Quantity Surveyor

Location:                     Rosyth, Fife

Compensation:           Competitive + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                        SF75451

Shape the future of defence infrastructure and deliver projects that make a real difference.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Quantity Surveyor at Rosyth, near Dunfermline, Fife.

The role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering major construction and infrastructure projects that support the UK's defence capabilities. Working within our Marine Engineering & Systems business, you'll provide commercial leadership across complex projects valued from £5 million to £100 million+, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully. This is an exciting opportunity to influence high-profile programmes, develop your expertise in NEC4 contracts, and build a rewarding career at the heart of defence, engineering and infrastructure.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:

• Managing the commercial and financial performance of construction and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Administering NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings, change control and payment applications.
• Preparing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cost reports and financial performance reviews.
• Providing commercial advice and risk management support to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement activities while building strong relationships with contractors, suppliers and client representatives.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week over 4.5 days, and is based at Rosyth. Hybrid working patterns are available. During your probation period you'll work full time onsite, after which you'll spend a minimum of three days per week onsite with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of your week.

Essential experience of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Experience managing commercial risk, contractor performance and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience supporting medium to large-scale construction projects, ideally valued between £5 million and £100 million.
• Experience managing project costs, budgets, forecasting and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Strong NEC contract administration experience, including compensation events, early warnings, change control and payment applications.