Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) – Perth, Scotland

Base: Perth | Travel: Central Belt

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + paid mileage

CPD: 20 days per year

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Join a leading environmental consultancy working at the forefront of renewable energy, utilities, and residential development. We’re looking for a skilled Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to support a growing portfolio of projects across Scotland’s Central Belt.

This is a field-based role, ideally suited to someone based in or near Perth, with regular travel to wind, solar, utility, and housing sites. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring ecological compliance on active construction sites, advising contractors and clients, and safeguarding habitats and protected species.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver on-site ecological supervision and monitoring for construction projects
• Provide clear, practical ecological advice to site teams and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with legislation, planning conditions, and mitigation measures
• Record and report ecological observations, incidents, and recommendations
• Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams

About You:

• Several years of experience in a similar ECoW or ecological monitoring role
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological mitigation practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently in dynamic site environments
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential

On Offer:

• Competitive salary: £35,000–£45,000, depending on experience
• Paid mileage for all work-related travel
• Flexible working patterns for example, 9 day fortnight or condensed hours
• 20 days CPD annually to support your professional growth
• Supportive, specialist team environment
• Opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy and infrastructure projects

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience to Connor Sandison, Eden Scott