Assistant Environmental Clerk of Works in Glasgow

Join WSP as an Assistant Environmental Advisor, working on a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Scotland. This field‑based role involves visiting sites to monitor environmental compliance, support design and operation teams, and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists.

Responsibilities

• Field‑based visits to construction sites (windfarm, grid connection, underground cabling, sub‑sea cabling, etc.) to monitor adherence to environmental legislation.
• Carry out and support site inspections and audits of construction works against planning conditions and the Construction Environmental Management Plan.
• Provide guidance and solutions to contractors and clients on environmental compliance and best practice methods.
• Serve as a key point of contact, working closely with ecologists, hydrologists, archaeologists, engineers and other specialists to deliver an integrated environmental service.
• Liaise with colleagues and subcontractors on environmental management practices.
• Support operation and design teams on environmental compliance and project‑specific mitigation measures.
• Deliver toolbox talks and onsite environmental guidance to contractors.
• Work away from home between Monday and Friday, three weeks out of four.
• Support site teams on incident investigation and reporting.
• Manage tasks according to the approved scope of works, delivering high‑quality reporting and other deliverables on time and on budget.
• Provide administrative support to the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Understanding of a working construction site environment.
• Membership of a professional body.
• CSCS card (or in the process of gaining one).
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between sites; suitable vehicle will be provided.
• Knowledge of environmental management in a construction context.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment legislation, policy and guidance.
• Knowledge of Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) and pollution prevention.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation.
• Experience monitoring construction activities in line with best‑practice guidance on projects of various sizes.
• Highly organised, pragmatic, solutions‑driven, proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work under time pressure to resolve emerging environmental issues on site.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident speaking with clients and peers.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy: work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Inclusive culture that welcomes varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Health & wellbeing programmes, including a virtual GP service and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Gymflex scheme: up to 40 % off annual gym memberships.
• Flexibility to use additional leave and bank holiday entitlement.
• Career development through training, mentoring and chartership opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.