Your new company

Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy who offer a wide range of specialist services across Scotland. With offices in Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

They currently have a team of 15 consultants which is situated in the construction and property department of the business. These consultants work on a wide variety of projects, including large housing developments, local harbours, as well as private residential projects.

Your new role

• Field work logistics and review of baseline data;
• Compilation of regular site reports, draft Habitats Regulations Appraisals, Environmental Management Plans and Species Protection Plans for specific tasks;
• Delivery of toolbox talks and onsite guidance to contractors;
• Attendance and ability to present information at meetings;
• Work in conjunction with project stakeholders to achieve project aims whilst encouraging a high level of environmental protection;
• The use of Microsoft Word and Excel, digital photography and infield technology (tablet/pda) to produce electronic outputs;
• Operate in a variety of environments, such as remote areas or operational construction sites;
• The delivery of the ECoW role for long and short-term projects which may require working long hours, away from home between Monday-Friday; and
• Supporting office management and administrative tasks.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 3 or more year’s proven Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience;
• Under/postgraduate degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or a related discipline;
• Experience of working under Scottish (or UK) legislation;
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and/or of the Association of Environmental and Ecological Clerks of Works (AEECoW);
• Confident in habitat and protected species ecology (incl. a range of British habitats, bats, badgers, otters, water voles etc.);
• A good understanding of standard guidance for pollution prevention;
• An understanding of current environmental legislation, policy trends and ecological guidance;
• A current CSCS card or equivalent;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to work well under pressure and undertake several tasks simultaneously;
• At least one protected species licence is desirable but not essential;
• Being confident and comfortable working as part of a team or on your own in the outdoor environment;
• Having to work away from home and outside office hours as necessary;
• Good time management and record keeping;
• A full UK driving licence;

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working Policies - 2 Days a week in the office
• Company pension contributions
• Training allowances
• A generous holiday allowance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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