Environmental Manager/EnvCoW/ECoW

Atmos Consulting Ltd; Inverness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Atmos Consulting Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Manager/ECoW for site-based work across Scotland, including Inverness and Edinburgh.

The role involves delivering Ecological/Environmental Clerk of Works and Environmental Manager services at multiple sites, with desk-based deliverables and client liaison. The candidate should have 3–5 years’ experience, be a full member of CIEEM (or equivalent) and hold a CSCS card.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in ecology/environmental roles.
• BSc or MSc in a relevant subject.
• CIEEM membership and CSCS card.
• UK legislation framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site environmental advisor, liaising with site staff to ensure environmental commitments.
• Ensure compliance with planning conditions and regulatory requirements (e.g., CAR licences, protected species licences).
• Deliver toolbox talks and conduct water quality monitoring.
• Attend site meetings and provide reporting.
• Act as Environmental Manager for selected projects and manage project delivery.
• Mentor junior Atmos Ecology Team members.

Skills

Project management

On-site environmental advice

Report writing

Health and safety

Interpersonal skills

Client liaison

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant subject

CIEEM member

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Are you an established ecologist ideally, with a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience, looking to make a positive career move working across a range of projects? Do you crave variety in your daily work, in an inspiring and supportive place to work?

Atmos Consulting has been at the heart of the net-zero economy for nineteen years, supporting our clients to realise their project goals. Due to ongoing growth and a strong pipeline of future work, we have a unique opportunity for an Environmental Manager/ECoW to join our highly respected teams of ECoWs, EnvCoWs and ecologists in Inverness and Edinburgh.

You will be working on a variety of critical projects supporting our clients to deliver projects in the renewable energy property development, infrastructure, and peatland restoration sectors across Scotland.

At Atmos, our team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people - a business that is passionate about making a real difference to sustainable development, protecting the environment and enhancing the world we live in. We are open to supporting flexible and part-time working arrangement plus hearing from applicants who are keen to have a diverse remit between this role and our ecology/environmental deliveries should this suit you most.

About This Job

This is a role that will be largely site based, either at consultant or senior level, with a degree of time spent at the desk to complete deliverables and respond to project requirements. Your time will largely be spent on the delivery of Ecological/Environmental of Clerk of Works/Environmental Manager services at sites across Scotland.

Your Role Will Include

• Acting as on-site environmental advisor, liaising with site staff to:
  • Ensure on-site compliance with schedule of environmental commitments.
  • Ensuring compliance with planning conditions and regulatory requirements such as CAR licence or protected species licences.
  • Delivery of toolbox talks.
  • Water quality monitoring.
  • Attending site meetings.
  • Reporting.
• Acting as Environmental Manager for certain projects.
• Project Management of a range of small to large scale projects.
• Supporting clients, on site during construction phase of projects.
• Planning and managing surveys using various methodologies.
• Negotiating with statutory agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and new clients.
• Preparation of tenders, and support business development activities.
• Input to site documentation such Construction Environmental Management Plans.
• Mentoring of junior members of the Atmos Ecology Team.

Who are we looking for?

• A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or demonstratable experience as ECoW, EnvCoW or environmental adviser/manager.
• A full member of CIEEM (or equivalent body) and in possession of a valid CSCS card.
• Ideally have experience of protected species surveying however, this is not essential as we have a full team of ecologists to support.
• Fully conversant with the framework of legislation and guidance within the UK.
• Robust project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Good report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to advise clients.
• Excellent health and safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to site safety and ecological surveying.
• Full current driving licence.

What We Offer

In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes you will benefit from:

• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme;
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• A modern and friendly and flexible work environment with real career progression opportunities, supported by our buddying and mentoring scheme.
• A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• Active support to expand your horizons and grow you career.
• An opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, in some of the most spectacular places across the Highlands and Islands, surveying some of the UK's rarest species.

We are proud to be an inclusive company. As such we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief.