Building Surveying Graduate 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.

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.

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.

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 development doesn't stop. We'll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility.

Through the Babcock Role Framework, you'll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

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.

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…