Senior Quantity Surveyor

Babcock International; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking Senior Quantity Surveyors to support a range of defence infrastructure projects. You’ll drive pre-tender cost planning, evaluate design options, and deliver robust financial reporting to guide project decisions while safeguarding profitability.

Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree in quantity surveying and may have MOD contract experience, NEC3/NEC4 knowledge, and a background in Civils or Building.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• RICS membership advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of building and construction practices.
• Experience with MOD contracts and NEC3/NEC4 frameworks.
• Background in Civils, Building, Mechanical or Commercial and project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic cost planning by developing pre-tender estimates and evaluating design options.
• Deliver insightful financial reporting to support project and client decisions.
• Support contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to maintain profitability.
• Shape project budgets in collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Building and construction knowledge

Contract negotiation

Education

Quantity surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

opportunities for Senior Quantity Surveyors to work on a wide range of projects. As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be at the heart of some of the UK's most critical defence infrastructure projects. Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, this is your opportunity to contribute to national security while growing professionally. You'll help ensure commercial excellence across high-impact contracts, supporting projects that protect our nation and contribute to global peacekeeping efforts.

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.
• Supporting high-stakes contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Monitoring financial performance and recommending corrective actions to maintain profitability.
• Shaping project budgets in collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams.

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.
• Background in project management.
• Security ClearanceThe 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.
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