Senior Environmental / Ecological Clerk of Works

Redwing provide ECoW and EnvCoW services, ecology surveys and data, and advice to clients on large and small construction sites for renewables and grid projects and in the conservation sector. We are a passionate team dedicated to helping nature and the environment with extensive commercial and scientific backgrounds.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic person to work as an EnvCoW and to guide and mentor other ECoW's within the Redwing team on sites across the Highlands and Islands.

You will oversee environmental compliance on construction/development projects on behalf of our clients, including construction companies and developers. You will be responsible for conducting site inspections, advising on compliance with environmental and planning regulations, and recommending best practice measures to mitigate any adverse effects on species and habitats.

You will act as a liaison between construction teams and environmental stakeholders, advocating for the protection and preservation of natural resources throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be capable of managing ECoW's on other sites

There will also be opportunities for training and to be involved in ecological surveys of birds, habitats and protected species.

The role will include:

• Undertaking pre-construction baseline surveys
• Undertaking site inspections/audits to monitor compliance with CEMPs and planning conditions
• Reporting on compliance with consent conditions
• Liaising with Environmental Managers and statutory regulators on behalf of clients
• Providing guidance and practical advice on site to contractors and the client
• Production of weekly ECoW reports/logs and input to monthly planning reports
• Ecology Surveys, including protected species and habitats
• Data entry (Excel/Coreo/Avenza) and digitisation (QGIS)
• Supporting and managing other ECoW’s across multiple sites
• Preparing for and managing project specific risk assessments and methods statements including RAMS documents

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a flexible and proactive approach to work
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of undertaking ECoW roles
• Valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
• Willingness to support other disciplines within Redwing (such as ecology, water quality monitoring and peatland surveys) when required
• IT skills including, MS Word and Excel
• Some experience of ecology field surveys is desirable

Benefits

Salary:​​​ £35,000 - £45,000
Annual Leave:​​ 30 days pro rata
Workplace pension.
Two volunteer days per year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
Training and development.
Use of company pool vehicles.
Annual salary review.

Typical work hours are 40 hours over 5 days including weekends on infrequent occasions; however, we are happy to discuss flexible work options.

Redwing strive to be representative of the community in which we serve and know that diverse talent makes a better team. We ensure our recruitment practices are fair and equal and that opportunities are open to all, regardless of gender, background or identity.