Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world Wood is recruiting for a Clerk of Works (Civils) to support our construction team based at St Fergus Gas Terminal on fixed term staff contract basis for 6 months. This is onsite role based at St Fergus. The Role You will act as the Principal Contractor’s on-site representative, providing independent inspection, quality assurance, and progress verification for civil engineering works including pile raft slab, hardstanding, and electrical/instrumentation (E&I) trenching. The Clerk of Works will ensure that all works are executed in compliance with design drawings, specifications, and approved quality standards, and will verify that contractor progress claims accurately reflect completed works on site. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Responsibilities Quality and Compliance Inspect and monitor civil works daily to ensure compliance with design drawings, specifications, and the construction plan. Witness and record key hold points and inspections. Review the civils contractor’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure all quality records are completed correctly. Identify defects, poor workmanship, or deviations from approved design, and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) or observations as required. Verify materials delivered to site are correct and meet specification. Liaise with the design team and Principal Designer to clarify technical queries arising from site inspections. Progress Verification and Reporting Monitor daily and weekly progress of works against the approved programme. Confirm that progress reported by the civils contractor (for invoicing or valuation) accurately reflects physical completion on site. Provide photographic and written evidence of completed works to support valuation approval. Maintain site inspection logs, records of works, and progress summaries. Provide weekly reports to the Construction Manager, highlighting quality issues, risks, and achievements. Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight Promote safe working practices in line with the Construction Phase Plan. Stop or report unsafe work if observed. Support the Principal Contractor in ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 duties on site. Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we would like to encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Qualifications and Experience: HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in site supervision, inspection, or Clerk of Works roles on civil engineering or industrial projects. Strong knowledge of concrete works, reinforcement, groundworks, trenching, and drainage. Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and ITPs. Familiarity with CDM 2015, quality management systems, and site safety requirements. Competent with Microsoft Word/Excel for reporting, and basic photo documentation tools. Core Competencies: Excellent attention to detail and technical accuracy. Strong communication skills for interfacing with contractors, designers, and project management. Objective, methodical, and assertive when identifying quality or compliance issues. Proactive attitude towards safety and environmental compliance. Deliverables: Daily and weekly inspection reports (with photos and observations). Non-Conformance and Defect Reports (as required). Verified progress and measurement summaries to support contractor payment approvals. Final inspection and close-out report summarising quality and compliance outcomes.