Ecological Clerk of Works

Eden Scott; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Ontario is seeking an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works. The role involves conducting ecological supervision, ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation, and providing guidance on environmental practices. The ideal candidate will have strong monitoring experience, communication skills, and a UK driving licence. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

20 days of CPD annually

Flexible working options

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ecological monitoring or ECoW roles.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and mitigation strategies.
• Confident communicator with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently in dynamic field environments.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological supervision and monitoring on construction sites.
• Provide practical, site-specific ecological guidance to contractors and clients.
• Ensure adherence to environmental legislation, planning conditions, and mitigation protocols.
• Record ecological observations and incidents, and produce clear reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams.

Skills

Ecological monitoring

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Ecological Clerk of Works – Location: Perth, Scotland; Coverage Area: Central Belt; Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent; Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (plus paid mileage); Professional Development: 20 CPD days annually.

A well-established environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works to join its growing team. With a strong presence in renewable energy, utilities, and residential development, the company delivers ecological expertise across a wide range of infrastructure projects.

This role is primarily field-based and best suited to someone located in or near Perth. Regular travel will be required to active sites throughout the Central Belt, including wind farms, solar installations, utility corridors, and housing developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring ecological compliance and advising stakeholders on best practices for habitat protection and species mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological supervision and monitoring on construction sites
• Provide practical, site-specific ecological guidance to contractors and clients
• Ensure adherence to environmental legislation, planning conditions, and mitigation protocols
• Record ecological observations and incidents, and produce clear reports
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and internal teams

Candidate profile

• Proven experience in ecological monitoring or ECoW roles
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and mitigation strategies
• Confident communicator with sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently in dynamic field environments
• Full UK driving licence required

What’s offered

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Mileage reimbursement for all work-related travel
• Flexible working options, including condensed hours or nine-day fortnights
• 20 days of CPD annually to support career development
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful environmental and infrastructure projects