Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£32,000 to £44,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	EH1 1AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining an established environmental consultancy delivering high-quality environmental services across Scotland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) to support a diverse portfolio of housing, renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to develop their consultancy career while gaining exposure to varied construction and development projects.

Your new role

As an Environmental Clerk of Works, you will provide environmental compliance, monitoring and advisory support throughout the delivery of construction projects. Working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered in accordance with environmental legislation, planning requirements and industry best practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

Undertaking environmental compliance monitoring and auditing

Monitoring compliance with planning conditions and environmental legislation

Preparing environmental compliance reports and project documentation

Producing Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs) and Pollution Prevention Plans (PPPs)

Identifying environmental risks and recommending practical mitigation measures

Providing site-based environmental advice to contractors and project teams

Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders

Supporting projects to achieve agreed programmes and budgets

Contributing to environmental best practice and continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a degree in Environmental Management or a related environmental discipline, alongside a genuine interest in environmental compliance and construction projects.

Ideally, you will also have:

Knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements

Experience supporting environmental compliance on construction projects

An understanding of CAR, SuDS, EIA, flood risk and pollution prevention

Experience providing environmental advice to contractors

Strong technical report-writing and record-keeping skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach

The ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

A full UK driving licence

Previous Environmental Clerk of Works experience, a relevant MSc, CSCS card or professional membership would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working

Career development and mentoring

Professional progression opportunities

Exposure to housing, renewables and infrastructure projects

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Employee discounts and social events

Volunteering opportunities

Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental projects

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.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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