Environmental Clerk of Works

Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Location: Highlands (with travel across northern Scotland)

About the Organisation

A long-established, employee-owned environmental consultancy is seeking an EnvCoW to join its growing team. With over three decades of experience supporting both small and large development projects, the organisation works across the renewables, construction and infrastructure sectors to deliver sustainable, environmentally responsible outcomes.

With continued growth in Scotland’s renewables industry, the team is expanding and looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about ecology, environmental compliance and working in some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK.

The Role

As an Environmental Clerk of Works, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance across a variety of project sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections to monitor environmental compliance on construction projects.
• Delivering Toolbox Talks on ecological and environmental topics.
• Advising clients on ecological and environmental obligations.
• Carrying out protected species surveys, habitat assessments and pre-construction walkovers.
• Producing high-quality ecological reports and species protection plans.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders to provide clear, practical advice.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Experience conducting ecological field surveys.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations, with support from the wider team.
• Flexibility for occasional unsociable hours (e.g., bat surveys, night work).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach.
• Willingness to work away from home when required.
• A positive attitude and good sense of humour.

Desirable:

• 5+ years’ experience in ecology or environmental roles, including EnvCoW work.
• Protected species licences (e.g., bats, badger, Schedule 1 birds, otter, freshwater pearl mussel).
• CSCS card.
• Tree-climbing qualifications.

Why Join the Team?

• Annual tax-free bonus (up to £3,600).
• Access to leisure facilities through a national membership scheme (family options available).
• Strong commitment to CPD and professional growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to company direction through employee ownership.
• Balanced mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks.
• Use of company pool vehicles.
• Supportive, friendly and relaxed working environment with a focus on work-life balance