Building Surveying Graduate Programme

Babcock International; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension and employee share schemes

Flexible benefits including cycle to

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock International invites applications for its Building Surveying Graduate Programme based at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. You will split time between site and office, carrying out surveys and producing reports to guide asset management and investment decisions.

With a two-year structured development path, you will gain technical expertise and professional qualifications, supported by dedicated mentorship and industry health and safety training, including CDM and BPSS/SC clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Surveying.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to achieve BPSS and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess buildings to support maintenance and improvement of infrastructure.
• Produce surveys and reports informing asset management and investment decisions across the Clyde estate.
• Support refurbishment and capital projects, including snagging on new facilities and proposals for major works.

Skills

Driving Licence

BPSS/SC Clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Building Surveying

Job description

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Building Surveying Graduate Programme

Location: Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Programme title: Building Surveying Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Role ID: 76134

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, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply?

• 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. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Where will you be based?

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

Babcock’s HM Naval Base Clyde operation provides highly specialist engineering support services, including the management of critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-class submarines based 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.

Application process and important information

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

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.