Coating Surveyor – Naval Marine Assets, Devonport (SC)

weServed; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Discount portal

Professional fees coverage

Special leave for Reservists

Be Kind Day volunteering

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Coating Surveyor to support the maintenance and preservation of Royal Navy submarines, ships and marine infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard. You will inspect coatings, produce technical reports and contribute to asset longevity while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands strong marine coating expertise, proficiency with inspection equipment and excellent communication with stakeholders. Security clearance eligibility is required for UK nationals.

Qualifications

• Strong trade background with working knowledge of coating processes and procedures, particularly within marine or similar industrial environments.
• Experience carrying out paint and coating inspections, surveys and assessments, and producing technical reports and work specifications.
• Understanding of health and safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and technical stakeholders.
• Experience using calibrated inspection equipment and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coating and paint inspections, condition surveys and assessments across naval platforms and marine structures.
• Produce survey reports, defect assessments, remedial recommendations and corrective action plans for customers.
• Assess coating condition and develop specifications to support asset longevity and MoD infrastructure.
• Monitor QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support technical queries from customers, subcontractors and project teams.

Skills

Coating inspection

Marine environment

Communication skills

Calibrated inspection equipment

Microsoft Office

Education

ICorr

IMO PSPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Coating Surveyor to support the maintenance and preservation of Royal Navy submarines, ships and marine infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard. You will inspect coatings, produce technical reports and contribute to asset longevity while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands strong marine coating expertise, proficiency with inspection equipment and excellent communication with stakeholders. Security clearance eligibility is required for UK nationals.