Ecological Clerk of Works

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy seeks an Ecological Clerk of Works to oversee ecology and environmental oversight for construction projects. Candidates should have a degree in ecology, relevant experience, and be prepared for varied project work with some nights away from home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in similar work.
• CSCS card holder.
• Flexible and willing to develop new ecology field skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ecology data collection.
• Design and implement ecology mitigation plans.
• Work alongside engineers and ecologists.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Degree in ecology or related discipline

Job description

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Ecological Clerk of Works, Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Client:

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR)

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. The Ecology team is highly successful, and due to continued success in delivering ecology/environmental oversight to construction projects, we are looking to appoint experienced ecologists with a main focus on Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).

Overview of team / business area.

The joining of SLR and Wardell Armstrong brings together a team of approximately 200 ecologists distributed across the UK and Ireland. The ecology team works alongside several other environmental professionals within the firm, including planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, and engineers.

The role

The role will be open to applicants seeking 6-month, 12-month, or permanent contracts. Project work will be varied, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Successful applicants should be willing to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week, sometimes including Sunday nights.

In this role you will:

• Be an integral part of our client’s delivery team;
• Work alongside ecologists and engineers;
• Be responsible for ecology data collection;
• Be responsible for the design and implementation of ecology mitigation (e.g., management plans, non-licensed method statements, licensed method statements);
• Deliver pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
• Procure and engage with subcontractors.

About you

• Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
• Hold a valid CSCS card;
• Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in similar work;
• Be a ‘qualifying member’ or higher of CIEEM or other relevant institute;
• Have a flexible approach to work and willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including working during unsociable hours;
• Be willing to work away from home for 3-4 nights a week (expenses paid);
• Be self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work as part of a team;
• Holding personal species licenses covering bats, GCN, otter (desirable but not essential);
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.