Role: Ecological or Environmental Clerk of Works
Location: Inverness or Edinburgh
Duration: Permanent
Job Description
Make a real environmental impact—on the ground, where it matters most.
We’re looking for passionate ECoWs / EnvCoWs to join our growing team, supporting a wide range of projects across Scotland—from renewable energy and infrastructure to peatland restoration.
If you thrive in a site-based role, enjoy collaborating with teams, and want to help deliver sustainable outcomes, we want to hear from you.
The role
This is a predominantly site-based position, with time allocated for reporting and project coordination. You’ll play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance during construction phases across a range of projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the on-site environmental/ecological advisor
- Ensuring compliance with environmental commitments, planning conditions, and legislation
- Supporting pollution prevention and environmental best practice
- Delivering toolbox talks and engaging site teams
- Collecting water quality samples and monitoring site performance
- Attending and contributing to site meetings
- Producing clear and accurate ECoW logs and reports
- Liaising with clients, contractors, and project managers
- Supporting surveys, documentation, and environmental planning
- Contributing to Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
- Working closely with senior ecologists and project teams
- Playing an active role in our ECoW community of practice
Qualifications
Essential:
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- Experience in an ECoW, EnvCoW or Environmental Advisor role
- Strong report writing skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards)
- Valid CSCS card
- Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and guidance
For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advertisement