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Clerk of Works

Babcock International · Helensburgh, UK
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite

// Role Summary

Join Babcock as a Clerk of Works at HMNB Clyde Faslane, playing a crucial role in supporting the Royal Navy's critical infrastructure by ensuring contractor compliance and project quality. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £37,000 - £46,000 plus benefits.

// Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and CDM regulations.
  • Monitor contractor performance and project delivery against specifications.
  • Act as a key liaison between project teams and on-site contractors.
  • Requires demonstrable experience in construction/engineering project control.
  • Must hold or be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
  • Full-time, permanent role based at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

// Role Specification

Clerk of Works - HMNB Clyde Faslane

Babcock is seeking a dedicated Clerk of Works to join our team at HMNB Clyde Faslane, contributing to vital infrastructure projects that support the Royal Navy. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary range of £37,000 - £46,000 plus benefits.

As a Clerk of Works, you will be instrumental in ensuring that contractors deliver work safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards. You will act as a crucial link between project teams and contractors, helping to maintain the performance, readiness, and safety of critical naval assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure contractors adhere to safety, health, environmental, quality, and security standards, as well as CDM regulations.
  • Review and approve risk assessments and method statements to guarantee the safe execution of works.
  • Monitor contractor performance to ensure projects are completed on time, in full, and to the required specifications.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, supporting daily operations and resolving on-site issues.
  • Provide regular reports and updates to the Project Manager regarding progress, risks, and performance.

This role involves 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (07:15 – 16:45), and is based on site at HMNB Clyde Faslane.

Essential Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in project or subcontractor control within construction or engineering environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Construction Design Management Regulations.
  • Experience managing contractor compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Ability to monitor, report, and track project performance against plans.
  • Experience working in high-safety or highly regulated environments.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Health and Safety, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • A recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, or Site Management Safety Training Scheme.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
  • Certifications in Working at Height or Confined Spaces are desirable.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

What We Offer:

  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
  • Employee shopping savings portal.
  • Payment of Professional Fees.
  • Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
  • Holiday Trading options.
  • 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to national security and public infrastructure. We offer meaningful careers and support a healthy work-life balance. We are a disability confident committed employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please inquire about flexible working arrangements.