NEC Supervisor (Maritime)

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a NEC Supervisor / Maritime Clerk of Works for a 12-month project in Cardiff. The role involves overseeing construction activities and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Candidates should have relevant NEC4 experience and civil engineering background. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work on a prestigious coastal defense project.

Benefits

Competitive rate with potential uplift in 2026

Supportive project team

Qualifications

• Experience as NEC Supervisor under NEC4 required.
• Civil engineering background preferred, maritime experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as NEC Supervisor for works under NEC4 contract.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance.
• Oversee construction including rock placement and marine operations.
• Review method statements and quality plans.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with client, contractor, and consultant teams.
• Record and report progress and non-conformances.

Skills

Proven experience in a NEC Supervisor or Clerk of Works role under NEC4

Valid SMSTS certification

Strong background in civil engineering

Excellent understanding of construction quality and safety

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Overview

NEC Supervisor / Maritime Clerk of Works

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Project: Coastal Defence Scheme

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £45.00 - £50.00 per hour (Outside IR35)

Hours/Days per week: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)

Responsibilities

• Act as NEC Supervisor for works under NEC4 contract
• Monitor and report on contractor activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Oversee construction activities including rock placement, concrete structures, and marine-related operations
• Review method statements, risk assessments, and quality plans
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance on site
• Work closely with the client, contractor, and consultant teams to manage day-to-day construction activities
• Record and report progress, defects, and non-conformances

Requirements

• Proven experience in a NEC Supervisor or Clerk of Works role under NEC4
• Valid SMSTS certification
• Strong background in civil engineering, ideally with experience in maritime or coastal projects
• Excellent understanding of construction quality, safety, and NEC contract procedures
• Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• 12-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Outside IR35 work
• Involvement in a prestigious and impactful flood defence project
• Competitive rate (with potential uplift in 2026)
• Supportive project team and dynamic working environment

Footnotes: If you feel you are technically right for the role but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you, please still send your CV. We recruit for similar roles UK wide and are keen to chat discreetly about your employment situation.

Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West for more information.

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