Associate Director

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 64,750; Full time

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking an Associate Director to lead and grow the Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) service in Scotland. The role focuses on leadership, client management, and construction-phase environmental compliance across Edinburgh or Glasgow.

The successful candidate will oversee delivery of EnvCoW projects, mentor professionals, and provide oversight on licensing, risk, and stakeholder engagement for major infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive EnvCoW or construction-phase environmental management experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading projects, managing budgets, and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the EnvCoW service across Scotland.
• Develop client relationships and support business growth.
• Manage and mentor EnvCoW professionals.
• Provide technical oversight on environmental compliance, licensing, and risk management.
• Support major infrastructure, energy, transport, and utilities projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Environmental compliance

Project management

Job description

Associate Director - Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) Edinburgh or Glasgow | £58,000-£64,750

An employee owned environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and grow its Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) service across Scotland. This is a leadership role focused on service development, client management, team leadership, and construction-phase environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the EnvCoW service across Scotland.
• Develop client relationships and support business growth.
• Manage and mentor EnvCoW professionals.
• Provide technical oversight on environmental compliance, licensing, and risk management.
• Support major infrastructure, energy, transport, and utilities projects.

Requirements

• Extensive EnvCoW or construction-phase environmental management experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and risk management.
• Experience leading projects, managing budgets, and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.