NEC Supervisor (Maritime)

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)
 
About the Role:

We''re currently seeking an experienced NEC Supervisor / Maritime Clerk of Works to join a high-profile coastal defence scheme in Cardiff. This long-term role is ideal for someone with a solid background in NEC4 supervision, civil engineering works, and ideally maritime or flood defence construction.

You will be overseeing contractors on a significant rock placement flood defence and civil structures project along the Cardiff coastline. The role requires attention to detail, a proactive approach to site supervision, and a firm grasp of NEC procedures and quality standards.
 
Key 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
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
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