Environmental Construction Support

Ciwmjobs; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Hybrid working

Career development and mentoring

Progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Wide range of projects

Meaningful, nature-positive work

Employee discounts and volunteer days

Job summary

Cura Terrae is seeking an Environmental Clerk of Works to join our Land & Nature team in Scotland. The role focuses on environmental compliance monitoring across housing, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, delivering reports and plans, and advising on mitigation measures.

The successful candidate will work with clients, contractors and regulators, contributing to knowledge sharing and delivery of high-quality environmental solutions in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Management or a related environmental discipline.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and record-keeping skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental compliance monitoring, auditing and advisory support across construction projects.
• Monitor compliance with planning conditions, environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare environmental reports, SWMPs and PPPs.
• Identify environmental risks and advise on mitigation measures.
• Support delivery of projects within budgets and programmes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and project partners.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions.
• Assist with technical reporting and project documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Independent working

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

MSc or higher in environmental discipline

Tools

CSCS card

AECoW membership (desirable)

Job description

With the recent integration ofEnviroCentreintoCura Terrae, ourLand & Naturebusiness builds on more than 30 years of ecological and environmental consultancyexpertise. Together, we offer the reassurance of established technical excellence alongside the wider resources and multidisciplinary capabilities of the Cura Terrae group.

We're looking for motivated and observant individuals to join our Environmental Clerk of Work team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop or further their career in environmental consultancy, working on a diverse range of housing, renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland.

The Role:

• Deliver environmental compliance monitoring, auditing and advisory support across a range of construction projects.
• Monitor compliance with planning conditions, environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs) and Pollution Prevention Plans (PPPs).
• Identify environmental risks and advise on practical mitigation measures.
• Support the successful delivery of projects within agreed budgets and programmes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and project partners.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.
• Assist with technical reporting and project documentation.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and the development of environmental best practice within the team.

WhatWe’reLooking For:

• A degree in Environmental Management or a related environmental discipline.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and record-keeping skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable experience

• MSc or further qualification in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Experience supporting environmental compliance on construction projects.
• Experience working with contractors and providing site-based environmental advice.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of CAR, SuDS, EIA, flood risk and pollution prevention guidance.
• Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) experience.
• Current CSCS card.
• Membership of the Association of Environmental Clerks of Works (AECoW).

WhatYou’llGet

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension.
• Hybrid working.
• Career development,mentoringand progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Access to a wide range of projects across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity towork on meaningful, nature-positive projects.
• Employee discounts, socialeventsand volunteer days.

Cura Terrae is aGreat Place to Work certifiedorganisation.We value teamwork, professionalism, and inclusivity, andwe’recommitted to supporting our people’s development, health, and wellbeing.

We actively support the development of our people and provide opportunities to grow across a diverse range of environmental disciplines.