EnvCoW

Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Location: Inverness (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000

About the Role

We’re looking for an Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) to support a growing portfolio of projects across the Highlands and Islands. You’ll monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, method statements, and project-specific protection measures.

You’ll work across a range of renewable energy and grid-infrastructure developments- including overhead lines, substations, and associated works- helping clients deliver projects responsibly in some of Scotland’s most sensitive environments. The role offers a blend of site work, office work, and home working, with flexibility built in.

As a small and agile consultancy, the company actively encourages EnvCoWs to help shape the direction of the business- pursuing projects, sectors, and clients that align with your interests and professional ambitions.

About the Company

You’ll be joining a specialist environmental consultancy based in Inverness, with a close-knit team of around 12 staff. The company prides itself on being friendly, flexible, and highly collaborative, offering a supportive environment where everyone has influence.

They work extensively across the Highlands and Islands, with a strong focus on renewable energy and grid infrastructure. Alongside hybrid working and a relaxed culture, the firm offers a standout staff benefit: fully funded international study trips, giving team members the chance to learn from global best practice and bring new ideas back to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and monitor environmental protection measures
• Support compliance with ecological method statements, environmental plans, and planning conditions
• Advise on protected species legislation and habitat safeguards
• Oversee mitigation measures such as exclusion zones and pollution controls
• Monitor works in upland, coastal, and remote environments
• Produce clear site reports and maintain accurate environmental records
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulators

Experience & Qualifications

Essential: Relevant degree; construction-site environmental experience; strong understanding of environmental legislation; confident communicator; able to work independently; good awareness of site health and safety.

Desirable: Experience in renewable energy or grid infrastructure; CSCS card; protected species experience; water quality monitoring; 4x4/off-road driving skills.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.