Job Title:                     Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location:                     Bishopbriggs, Glasgow + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:           Competitive Salary

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF66625

 

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Cadder Yard near Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

 

The role

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This role stands out for its unique blend of commercial acumen and relationship-building within an Alliance environment—driving profitability, strengthening cash flow, and fostering collaboration across teams and clients to deliver measurable value to the business.

 

Day-to-day, you will be preparing payment applications, managing scope variations, overseeing subcontractor accounts, participating in project meetings, tracking commercial risks, and continuously developing professional competencies in line with RICS standards.

 

Support the full lifecycle of one or more contracts, delivering a professional commercial service from award to completion. Assist in meeting all commercial obligations—including supply chain contracts—by maintaining accurate records, correspondence, and documentation to protect the Alliance’s commercial interests. Core tasks for example, cost control, change management, subcontract procurement and account administration. Prepare and contribute to meetings for example risk and opportunity workshops, project and client reviews and subcontractor/supplier account meetings Foster strong relationships across Alliance functions, ensuring teams are commercially informed and equipped with relevant data. Provide support for tenders and other tasks as required to meet evolving Alliance and client needs.

 

This is a full time role working 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum expectation of 2 days on site, based at Cadder Yard near Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.

 

Essential experience of the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience in negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

 

Qualifications for the Assistant Quantity Surveyor:

BSc in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification, or currently working towards a recognised equivalent.

Security Clearance

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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

 

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

 

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: 22/08/2025