Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW): Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Location: Highlands, Scotland (site-based)
Contract: 6 months, with possible extension
Start: ASAP
Full UK Working Rights
About the Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
About You
- 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)
- Experience in highways, rail, energy, water, utilities or renewables
- Chartered Ecologist (CEcol) status
- Protected species survey licences
- SMSTS/SSSTS
- First Aid at Work
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