Building Surveying

Babcock International; HM Naval Base Clyde; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International runs a Building Surveying Graduate Programme based at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. The two-year scheme blends site and office work, with hands-on surveys and reporting to support asset management and project decisions.

You’ll gain structured training, industry health and safety qualifications, and mentorship, progressing toward professional chartership while expecting a starting salary of £35,000 and security-clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Surveying is required or expected to be on track.
• UK driving licence is required; ability to work at height and in confined spaces may be needed.
• Security clearance - BPSS and SC clearance may be required; BPSS/SC eligibility details apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess buildings to support maintenance and improvement of infrastructure at HM Naval Base Clyde.
• Carry out building condition surveys and produce reports informing asset management and investment decisions across the Clyde estate.
• Work with maintenance teams, project specialists and customers to identify safety, compliance and lifecycle priorities.
• Support refurbishment and capital projects, from snagging inspections to proposals for larger works.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Surveying

Job description

*Your starting salary will be at least £35,000, with the final amount based on your role, location, and qualifications.

Location

This programme takes place exclusively at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

Sep 1, 2027

Start dates will be staggered from 1st September 2027. We’ll confirm your exact start date during onboarding.

What will you do on the programme?

On the Building Surveying Graduate Programme, you’ll help inspect and assess buildings to support the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure at HM Naval Base Clyde.

You’ll divide your time between site and office-based work, carrying out building condition surveys and producing reports that inform asset management and investment decisions across the estate. You’ll work closely with maintenance teams, project specialists and customers to help identify safety, compliance and lifecycle priorities.

You’ll also support refurbishment and capital projects, from carrying out snagging inspections on newly completed facilities to helping develop proposals for larger works such as roof replacements and building upgrades.

Working on a unique and complex defence estate, you’ll develop the technical knowledge, professional judgement and stakeholder management skills needed for a successful career in building surveying. And with a £250 million investment underway to modernise Clyde’s infrastructure, this is an exciting time to join us.

How is the programme structured?

This two-year programme is designed to develop your technical expertise, professional skills and understanding of the built environment through a blend of practical experience and supported learning.

You’ll work alongside experienced building surveyors and other engineering disciplines across a range of facilities, projects and stakeholders across the Clyde Estate. As your experience grows, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, building the confidence and capability needed to progress towards a professional career in building surveying.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, tailored training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

You’ll also complete industry-recognised health and safety training, including Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Asbestos Awareness, Fire Safety, IOSH Working Safely and training on Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

We’ll support your journey towards becoming a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB), funding professional membership, providing a mentor and offering study leave.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

When you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Surveying function, where you can continue applying and expanding the skills you’ve developed. You’ll also receive ongoing support to progress towards professional chartership, helping you build your professional competence and progress into more advanced roles.

From there, your developmentdoesn’tstop.We’llsupport you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework,you’llhave a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, developmentopportunitiesand the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported,valuedand excited aboutwhat’sahead.That’swhy we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, yourwellbeingand your life outside of work too.

• You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, bachelor’s or master’s degree in Building Surveying.
• You’ll need a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Where will you be based?

Our Building Surveying Graduate Programme for September 2027 is based at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

We offer agile working, giving you some flexibility, but you can expect to spend several days a week on-site as part of your role and development. The balance between on-site and remote working will vary depending on the needs of specific projects, with some weeks requiring more time on-site than others.

Once you’ve successfully completed the programme, you’ll continue your career in the same location, so it’s worth considering this when applying.