Ecological Clerk of Works

Tetra Tech Europe; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Ecological Clerk of Works to join their team in Scotland. This role involves ecological supervision on construction sites, ensuring compliance and ecological protection while mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Ecology or related fields and have strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.

The position supports innovative projects across renewable energy and infrastructure, contributing to sustainable outcomes. Expect a collaborative work environment with regular travel required across various locations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works or in a similar ecological consultancy role.
• Strong practical field skills and good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Ability to work independently on site and make rapid, defensible decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day ecological supervision and monitoring on large‑scale construction and development sites.
• Ensure ecological mitigation, protection measures, and site controls are implemented effectively.
• Carry out site inspections and supervise ecological surveys.

Skills

Ecological supervision

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

Associate membership of CIEEM

CSCS card

Full driving licence

Tools

GIS

Mobile data-capture

Job description

Tetra Tech is looking for an Ecological Clerk of Works to join Us in Shaping the Future of Ecological Delivery. We have opportunities available across Scotland including Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Join our collaborative Ecology team to support some of Scotland’s most exciting renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to play a hands‑on role in protecting biodiversity while helping clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, and efficiently. You’ll work within a technically strong, multi‑disciplinary environment where your ecological expertise, practical judgment, and communication skills will make a visible impact on project outcomes.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As an Ecological Clerk of Works, you will provide day‑to‑day ecological supervision and monitoring on large‑scale construction and development sites across Scotland. You will help ensure ecological mitigation, protection measures, and site controls are implemented effectively, while supporting contractors, clients, and project teams with practical, proportionate solutions.

The role supports a wide range of ecological services for renewable energy, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, including onshore elements of major wind developments, as well as onshore wind and solar schemes. You will contribute to compliant project delivery by carrying out site inspections, supervising ecological surveys, maintaining accurate records, and responding to unexpected ecological issues on site.

Your Impact in This Position

You will help shape successful project delivery by protecting ecological interests while keeping works moving in a practical and compliant way. Your contribution will support regional and national project success, strengthen client confidence, and help maintain the organisation’s reputation for technical quality, innovation, and sustainable outcomes.

You will also play an important mentoring role, supporting junior ECoWs and technicians, sharing knowledge, and helping build capability within the wider ecology team.

Core Capabilities

Technical Expertise

Apply strong ecological knowledge and field‑based experience to deliver effective site supervision, make sound decisions on site, and support protected species and mitigation requirements.

Project Management

Support the delivery of ecological works across small to medium scale projects, maintaining quality, managing priorities, and contributing to site reporting, compliance, and practical problem‑solving.

Innovation

Use modern tools and progressive approaches to improve delivery, including digital data capture and mapping, and contribute to continuous improvement in ecological site practice.

Client Engagement

Build positive working relationships with clients, contractors, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders through clear communication, professionalism, and proactive site support.

Team Support and Development

Mentor junior colleagues where required, contribute to a collaborative team culture, and help support equipment, training, and knowledge‑sharing activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Expected

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Associate membership of CIEEM, or ability to apply for membership
• CSCS card
• Full driving licence
• Proven experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works, or in a similar ecological consultancy role
• Strong practical field skills and good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently on site and make rapid, defensible decisions

Beneficial

• NatureScot protected species licence
• 4x4 training
• First aid training
• Experience supporting licensed works
• GIS, mapping, or mobile data‑capture experience
• Equivalent work experience may be considered where appropriate

Working Environment

This is a site‑based role working across Scotland, so you should expect regular travel and periods away from home. The role will involve working on construction and development sites, liaising with contractors and clients, and carrying out ecological supervision in changing site conditions.

You should be prepared for flexible working patterns aligned to project needs. A hybrid approach may be possible for non‑site‑based tasks, but the role will primarily require time on site and travel between project locations.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.