Ecological Clerk of works

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor delivering works on a prestigious Tier 1 rail framework, is seeking an experienced Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to support the successful delivery of rail and civil engineering projects across the Bristol region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team working on long-term rail infrastructure programmes, ensuring ecological compliance and environmental best practice throughout project delivery.

As Ecological Clerk of Works, you will play a key role in supporting construction activities while ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with ecological legislation, planning requirements, and project environmental commitments.

Working closely with site teams, environmental managers, ecologists, and key stakeholders, you will provide specialist ecological advice and undertake site inspections to minimise environmental risks and support successful project outcomes.

• Undertake ecological site inspections and monitoring activities.
• Provide ecological toolbox talks and site briefings.
• Ensure construction activities comply with ecological constraints and mitigation measures.
• Monitor protected species mitigation and habitat protection measures.
• Support the implementation of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
• Produce site reports, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, project teams, regulators, and environmental stakeholders.
• Identify environmental risks and provide practical solutions to support project delivery.
• Assist with ecological surveys where required.
• Promote environmental best practice and a positive ecological culture across site teams.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience working as an Ecological Clerk of Works, Ecologist, or Environmental Advisor within construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, or utilities sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practice.
• Experience monitoring ecological mitigation measures on live construction sites.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site locations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant degree or qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.