Environmental Clerk of Work (ECoW)

NES Fircroft continues to partner with our valued cabling client, actively sourcing for a number of Project Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) roles in various locations in Scotland. These roles are construction site based and responsible for conducting all site-based project activities within the Environmental scope. The selected candidate will analyze contract requirements and support project team members on environmental topics. They will also develop and implement site-specific Environmental Plans in accordance with contractual, client, and regulatory standards.

Please note, these roles are assessed as Outside IR35. Ltd company engagement is available pending a personal company assessment.

Site Locations

• Wick, Caithness
• Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Act as the Environmental representative on site, proactively managing environmental aspects.
• Promote best environmental practices across site operations.
• Provide environmental advice and support to site personnel to ensure understanding of project requirements.
• Conduct compliance audits and checks.
• Identify gaps and suggest improvements to management systems and processes.
• Highlight non-compliance issues and escalate or intervene as necessary.
• Lead root cause analyses for environmental incidents and ensure appropriate corrective actions.

Main Tasks

• Develop and implement site environmental programs, including inspections and ecological surveys.
• Support applications for environmental licenses or consents.
• Monitor compliance with environmental mitigation measures and management systems.
• Provide training on environmental requirements.
• Regularly visit site operations to monitor performance and compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks on environmental risks and controls.
• Participate in planning to prevent environmental incidents and ensure compliance.
• Investigate environmental incidents and deviations, determining root causes and corrective actions.
• Review subcontractors' environmental documentation and RAMS.
• Attend client and contractor meetings and act as the client interface for environmental management.
• Maintain environmental records and report on performance indicators.
• Record observations and develop environmental lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Environment and/or Ecology or equivalent.
• Valid CSCS or CCNSG Card (or ability to obtain one).
• Minimum 5 years' experience as an ECoW/Advisor.
• Membership with the Association of ECOW's (desirable).
• Active CPD as an ECoW/Advisor.
• Experience on HVDC/Renewable Energy projects (preferred).
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and consenting processes.
• Ability to ensure compliance with environmental plans and procedures.
• Client-facing with confidence monitoring contractors.
• Proactive, self-motivated, team player.
• Proficient in English and Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving License.