Ecological Clerk of Works ECoW

Your new companyMy client are key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, helping the UK and Ireland move closer to Net Zero every day. Their multidisciplinary team of land, environmental, and geospatial experts work together to unlock consents for major infrastructure projects. With services spanning land access, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments, and geospatial mapping, we're committed to leading the industry toward a sustainable future. Your new role As an Ecological Clerk of Works, you'll play a vital role in ensuring ecological compliance during construction and infrastructure projects. You'll be responsible for overseeing on-site activities to ensure they align with ecological mitigation measures, planning conditions, and UK environmental legislation. Your work will help safeguard biodiversity and ensure that ecological commitments are met throughout project delivery.

Key ResponsibilitiesSite Supervision and Compliance

• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to ecological mitigation measures and planning conditions.
• Provide on-site ecological guidance to contractors and project teams, ensuring best practice is followed.
• Carry out toolbox talks and briefings to raise awareness of ecological sensitivities and legal obligations.

Ecological Surveys and Monitoring

• Conduct walkover surveys, habitat assessments, and species-specific checks (e.g. nesting birds, reptiles, badgers) prior to and during works.
• Record and report ecological observations, ensuring timely communication of risks or non-compliance.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare daily site logs, compliance reports, and ecological monitoring records.
• Contribute to the development of ecological method statements and risk assessments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients, contractors, planning authorities, and ecological consultants to ensure ecological requirements are understood and implemented.
• Act as the ecological point of contact on-site, facilitating clear communication between stakeholders.

Project Support and Coordination

• Assist with the planning and coordination of ecological deliverables, including PEAs, mitigation strategies, and licensing requirements.
• Support senior ecologists in delivering project objectives and maintaining high standards of ecological integrity.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to remote or active construction sites.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, ecological mitigation, and protected species licensing.
• Experience conducting ecological fieldwork and supervising works in sensitive habitats.
• Experience in a similar ECoW role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with contractors and stakeholders.
• Membership or working toward membership of CIEEM (or equivalent professional body).
• Ability to work independently, manage site-based responsibilities, and maintain accurate records.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £28,000 - £36,500 DOE
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Vitality Health Membership (private healthcare, gym discounts, etc.)
• Flexible working options
• Pension scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x base salary)
• Free on-site parking (non-city offices)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid maternity (26 weeks) and paternity leave (2 weeks)
• Discounted gift cards
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 1 year)
• Sabbatical policy (after 3 years)
• Paid study leave and professional development support
• Military service leave (7.5 days/year)
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
• Two company-wide events annually plus regular office socials

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