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Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Location: Thurso, Highlands
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)
Project: Substation Project
Location: Scotland and Northern England (including remote rural sites)
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent or Contract
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) to support the successful delivery of major substation infrastructure projects. This role is critical in ensuring environmental compliance across construction and maintenance activities, particularly within remote and environmentally sensitive locations.
You will play a key role in safeguarding the environment while enabling essential energy infrastructure, working across diverse and often challenging rural settings.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure environmental compliance across multiple project sites, including remote rural locations
Monitor and manage environmental risks such as pollution, waste, water runoff, erosion, and soil protection
Conduct site inspections and audits, documenting environmental performance and identifying issues
Liaise with contractors, engineers, landowners, and regulatory authorities
Prepare, implement, and maintain environmental management plans, permits, and consents
Record, investigate, and report environmental incidents, recommending corrective and preventive actions
Deliver environmental training and toolbox talks to site personnel
Support the preparation of environmental statements and planning documentation
Promote sustainability objectives and best practices throughout project delivery
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience as an EnvCoW or in a similar environmental compliance or site-based role
Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, pollution prevention, and waste/water management practices
Proven ability to work independently in remote, challenging, and variable weather conditions
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence liaising with landowners, contractors, and regulators
Degree (BSc or MSc) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and stay in remote locations across Scotland
Experience preparing permits, consents, and managing environmental documentation
Membership of, or eligibility for, a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA or CIWEM) is desirable
Strong reporting, communication, and training delivery skills
Why Join This Project?
Contribute to the environmental performance of major energy infrastructure developments
Work within some of the UK's most unique and scenic rural environments
Competitive salary and benefits package
Strong opportunities for career progression within large-scale infrastructure projects
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