Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)

Location: Highlands, Scotland (site-based)
Sector: Renewable Energy / Construction
Contract: 6 months, with possible extension
Rate: UP TO 650 Per Day outside IR35
Start: ASAP
Full UK Working Rights

We're recruiting on behalf of a business delivering major renewable energy infrastructure in the Scottish Highlands. They need an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works to support the construction phase of a live project.

As ECoW, you'll be the main ecological advisor to the construction team. You'll provide on-site oversight and make sure habitats and protected species are safeguarded throughout the build.

• Monitor construction activity for compliance with ecological legislation, planning conditions, permits, licences and method statements
• Supervise works in or next to sensitive ecological areas, including vegetation clearance, earthworks and habitat management
• Assess and manage ecological risk to protected species, including bats, breeding birds, badgers, reptiles, great crested newts, otters and water voles
• Deliver toolbox talks and site briefings on ecological constraints and best practice
• Keep detailed site records, inspection reports and photographic evidence, and produce visit reports covering findings and actions
• Liaise with project managers, contractors and other environmental and engineering disciplines to ensure compliance across the site

Essential

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or a related discipline
• CIEEM membership (Associate, Full or Chartered)
• Demonstrable ECoW experience on construction, infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering projects
• Strong working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and protected species mitigation
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience in highways, rail, energy, water, utilities or renewables
• Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) status
• Protected species survey licences
• SMSTS/SSSTS
• First Aid at Work

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role and rate.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.