Environmental Advisor / Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Job Title:
Environmental Advisor / Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW)

Salary:
£45,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Haywards Heath or Portsmouth

Type:
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is looking for Environmental Advisors and Environmental Clerks of Works (EnvCoW) to support the delivery of flood risk, infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.

The role will focus on environmental compliance throughout the construction lifecycle, including site inspections, audits, reporting and providing practical advice to project teams to ensure compliance with legislation, permits, planning conditions and mitigation requirements.

About the Client:

Our client is an award-winning, employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy delivering projects across flood risk management, infrastructure and environmental services.

They are committed to investing in their people through training, professional development and flexible working opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on environmental compliance across construction projects.
• Carry out site inspections, environmental audits and compliance checks.
• Review environmental documentation, site management plans and method statements.
• Provide practical environmental advice to project managers, contractors and site teams.
• Ensure projects meet environmental legislation, permits and planning requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, briefings and environmental documentation.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support tenders and mentor junior team members.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Experience in environmental compliance, construction environmental management, EnvCoW, ECoW or environmental consultancy.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation, permits and planning requirements.
• Experience undertaking site inspections, audits or compliance monitoring.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work with contractors, clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience within flood risk, infrastructure, water, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects is desirable.

What Our Client Offers:

• Salary of £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• EnvCoW training and mentoring support.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee-owned business model.
• Benefits package including wellbeing support, salary sacrifice schemes and career development.

Eligibility:

• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing environmental team working on major UK projects. Our client offers structured training, professional development and opportunities to progress your career within environmental compliance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.