Construction Clerk of Works

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Construction Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance during construction activities. The role demands strong site assurance and safety management skills, particularly in high-risk environments. Candidates must hold an HNC in a construction discipline and be prepared for security clearance. The position offers a generous benefits package, emphasizing employee wellbeing and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefits

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering site assurance on live construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety management.
• Demonstrable ability to monitor quality against standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of RAMS and daily safe systems of work.
• Foster relationships with contractors to identify issues early.
• Record site observations, inspections, and progress updates.

Skills

Site assurance

Construction safety management

Quality monitoring

Effective contractor oversight

Building regulations awareness

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in a construction discipline

ICE/CIOB/APM

IEMA or SEATS

Job description

As a Construction Clerk of Works, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll deepen your site inspection expertise, collaborate with experienced delivery partners, and see the tangible impact of your decisions on programmes that matter to national security and the local community. Day-to-day, you’ll provide independent, on site assurance that construction activities meet defined standards for quality, safety and compliance – helping deliver critical infrastructure that supports the Royal Navy’s submarine enterprise. It’s hands on, purposeful work in defence, aerospace and engineering, where your diligence safeguards people, assets and capability.

• Monitor implementation of RAMS, site inductions and daily safe systems of work; review and acknowledge Construction Phase Plans and other procedural documents; and participate in progress reviews and site meetings.
• Foster open, professional relationships with contractors to identify issues early and enable corrective actions that keep delivery on time and compliant with standards and legislation.
• Support Level 2 quality assurance under the guidance of the Project Manager, checking workmanship against standards, drawings and Inspection Test Plans.
• Record site observations, inspections and progress updates using approved digital platforms; maintain timely, accessible reports for project teams.
• Ensure temporary works requirements are in place and suitably controlled by the Principal Contractor, acting as Client based Temporary Works Supervisor.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.
Essential experience of the Construction Clerk of Works

Essential experience of the Construction Clerk of Works

• Proven experience delivering site assurance and supervisory input on live construction projects, ideally in high risk or nuclear regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of construction safety management – RAMS, temporary works, permits to work – and compliance with CDM 2015 Client and Principal Contractor duties.
• Demonstrable ability to monitor quality against standards and technical specifications, including inspection and test planning.
• Effective contractor oversight, interface management and escalation of non compliance; able to build professional relationships across delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Awareness of the Building regulations and building safety act.

Qualifications for the Construction Clerk of Works

• HNC (or equivalent) in a construction discipline.
• ICE/CIOB/APM (chartered or working towards); IEMA or SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) or equivalent; IPAF/PASMA; Temporary Works Coordinator – 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

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.