Ecological Clerk of Works

Join to apply for the Ecological Clerk of Works role at SLR Consulting. Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Due to continued success in delivering ecology/environmental oversight to construction projects, we are looking to appoint experienced site/construction-based ecologists.

The joining of SLR and Wardell Armstrong brings together a team of approximately 200 ecologists distributed across the UK and Ireland. The ecology team works alongside several other environmental professionals within the Firm, including planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and engineers.

The role will be open to people seeking 6-month contracts, 12-month contracts or permanent contracts for work in the wind/rail/nuclear sectors. Successful applicants would be expected to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week, sometimes including Sunday nights.

In This Role You Will

• Be an integral member of our client’s delivery teams on our major infrastructure projects;
• Work alongside ecologists and engineers;
• Be responsible for ecology data collection;
• Be responsible for the design and implementation of ecology mitigation (e.g. management plans, non-licensed method statements, licensed method statements);
• Be responsible for delivering pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
• Procure and engage with subcontractors.

About Us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About You

• Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
• Hold a white CSCS card;
• Have a minimum of 12 months experience of the same type of work;
• Hold, or be working towards, ‘qualifying member’ status, or higher, of CIEEM;
• Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including during unsocial hours (e.g. overnight bat surveys) and often away from home (expenses paid);
• Be willing to work away from home for 3-4 nights a week in paid-for hotels or self-catering accommodation;
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• A full UK driving licence.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.