Clerk of Works - Construction

Cavendish Nuclear; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth seeks a Clerk of Works - Construction to oversee critical construction programs at Devonport Royal Dockyard. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality assurance for high-profile projects directly contributing to national defense. Candidates must hold an HNC in a construction discipline and have experience in site assurance. Competitive compensation and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site assurance and supervision on active construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety management including RAMS.
• Ability to monitor quality against technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
• Build relationships with contractors to resolve issues early.
• Support quality assurance by checking workmanship against standards.

Skills

Site assurance supervision

Construction safety management

Quality monitoring

Contractor oversight

Building Safety Act knowledge

Education

HNC in a construction discipline

Chartered status (ICE/CIOB/APM)

Environmental awareness training (IEMA/SEATS)

Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Clerk of Works - Construction

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Compensation: £40,098 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67598

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Clerk of Works - Construction at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role

As a Clerk of Works – Construction, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile, high-impact infrastructure developments, including docking and berthing facilities for Astute Class submarines. Your work will directly contribute to national defence and help shape the future of naval engineering.

Day-to-day, you’ll be a key part of our Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) team, supporting the delivery of critical construction programmes that underpin the future of Royal Navy operations. You’ll provide independent, site-based oversight to ensure construction activities meet defined standards for quality, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring implementation of Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), site inductions, and safe systems of work, and participating in site meetings.
• Building strong relationships with contractors to identify and resolve issues early.
• Supporting quality assurance by checking workmanship against standards and project drawings.
• Recording site observations and progress updates using approved digital platforms.
• Ensuring temporary works are properly controlled and compliant with regulations.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in site assurance and supervision on active construction projects, ideally in high-risk or nuclear-regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety management, including RAMS, temporary works, and CDM 2015 compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor quality against technical specifications and inspection plans.
• Skilled in contractor oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 for higher-risk buildings.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in a construction discipline
• ICE/CIOB/APM chartered status (or working towards) - Desirable
• IEMA/SEATS or equivalent environmental awareness training - Desirable
• IPAF/PASMA certifications - Desirable
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification - Desirable

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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. 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.

Closing date: 24/09/2025

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