12-Month Contract | Caithness, Scotland | Hybrid Site-Based Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) to support a major renewable energy and transmission infrastructure project in the north of Scotland.
This role will play a key part in overseeing environmental compliance during the construction of a nationally significant HVDC converter station and 400kV substation development. Working client-side, you will act as the environmental and consents representative across construction activities, ensuring adherence to planning conditions, environmental legislation, and project environmental management plans.
This is a site-based role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at Banniskirk Hub, Caithness.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the independent Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) across the project lifecycle.
* Monitor compliance with environmental commitments, planning conditions, CEMP requirements, habitat management plans, peat management plans, and species protection plans.
* Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities across construction works.
* Produce weekly and monthly environmental compliance reports for project stakeholders and planning authorities.
* Investigate environmental incidents and support implementation of corrective actions.
* Maintain environmental audit and inspection registers, including tracking mitigation measures and contractor compliance.
* Provide environmental guidance and training to contractors and project teams.
* Liaise closely with contractors, subcontractors, environmental managers, ecologists, planners, and regulatory bodies.
* Support delivery of environmental best practice across a complex multi-contractor infrastructure project.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience working as an Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW), Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), Environmental Advisor, or Environmental Compliance Manager on major infrastructure or construction projects.
* Strong understanding of environmental legislation, planning conditions, and construction environmental management processes.
* Experience overseeing compliance with:
* CEMP requirements
* ecological mitigation measures
* peat management
* environmental permitting and site controls
* Background within utilities, renewables, transmission & distribution, substations, civils, rail, highways, or major infrastructure projects.
* Excellent reporting, auditing, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently on active construction sites and confidently engage with contractors and project teams.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to site.
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