Associate Director – Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Associate Director – Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) Services

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary: £58,000–£65,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs) or flexible (min. 30 hrs)

A leading UK environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced professional to head up its Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) service in Scotland.

This is a strategic leadership role within a multidisciplinary environment, offering the opportunity to shape, grow and deliver a high-performing post-consent service that integrates ecology, environmental management, planning, landscape and cultural heritage expertise.

The organisation has established teams across the UK and is known for delivering innovative, evidence-based environmental solutions across local and national projects. They are committed to creating positive outcomes for nature and people, and they foster a collaborative, supportive culture where professional development is genuinely prioritised.

The Opportunity

As Associate Director, you will lead the development and delivery of the EnvCoW service in Scotland. You’ll build and manage a team of site- and office-based specialists, strengthen existing client relationships, and expand the service’s reach across the construction and development sector.

You will also play a key role in shaping the consultancy’s wider post-consent offering, working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated, market-leading environmental compliance and monitoring services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver a clear vision for the EnvCoW service in Scotland
• Enhance existing service delivery and embed best practice
• Identify opportunities to expand geographic reach and diversify service offerings
• Contribute to the development of integrated post-consent services across the business

Client & Business Development

• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators and industry bodies
• Lead the development of a robust pipeline of opportunities
• Represent the consultancy at senior level within the EnvCoW and wider environmental sector
• Provide strategic advice on compliance, risk and programme-level delivery

Technical Leadership

• Oversee technical quality and compliance across EnvCoW projects
• Guide complex ecological and environmental risk management
• Support teams in resolving regulatory and stakeholder challenges
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice

Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with ecology, planning, landscape and heritage teams
• Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary projects
• Ensure environmental considerations are embedded in construction-phase delivery

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-profile service area
• Work across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure and development projects
• Hybrid working with flexibility around hours
• Employee-ownership model offering a genuine stake in the business
• Strong culture of collaboration, learning and professional development

About You

Essential

• Extensive experience in EnvCoW or construction-phase environmental management
• Strong understanding of compliance, licensing and environmental risk management
• Proven ability to lead complex projects or programmes
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting others
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with large-scale or linear infrastructure projects
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience with private water supplies or water quality monitoring
• Experience working in remote or sensitive landscapes
• Relevant professional membership
• CSCS card