Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)
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
- habitat management plans
- 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.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile energy infrastructure project contributing to the UK’s transition toward renewable energy and grid modernisation.
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