Overview

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role… WSP has a large, highly experienced and friendly Ecology team who get involved with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects within the UK for both private and public clients. The team pride themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house water, landscape, arboriculture, Natural Capital and sustainability specialists to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

With one of the UK’s largest ecology teams with a growing portfolio of projects, WSP is looking to appoint an assistant or consultant grade Environmental Clerk of Works to help support our growing portfolio of project work at construction stage. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced environmentalist with a background in construction and construction management plans; and demonstrable experience in undertaking pre-construction surveys.

Your New Role What’s Involved?

• Visiting construction sites across a variety of industries (windfarm/grid connection/underground cabling/sub-sea cabling etc) to monitor adherence to environmental legislation.
• Carry out site inspections and audits of construction works against planning conditions and associated documents (e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plan).
• Drafting species protection plans and precautionary methods of works for a variety of species.
• Undertaking protected species surveys and licence applications where relevant.
• Provide guidance and solutions to contractors on environmental compliance and best practice methods.
• You would be a key point of contact, working closely with other disciplines, notably ecologists, hydrologists, archaeologists and engineers to provide an integrated EnvCoW service.
• Delivery of toolbox talks and onsite environmental guidance to contractors.
• The delivery of an EnvCoW role may require working away from home between Monday-Friday.
• Compilation of weekly site reports and supporting team management with administration tasks.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A CSCS card (or in the process of gaining one).
• A full UK drivers licence.
• Confident in habitats and protected species ecology.
• An understanding of ecological management in a construction context.
• An understanding of the environmental impact assessment legislation, policy and guidance.
• An understanding of Controlled Activities Licensing CAR and pollution prevention.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation.
• Experience of monitoring construction activities in line with best practice guidance from small to large sized projects.
• The need to be well organised, pro-active, reliable and willingness to travel between project sites.
• The ability to be pragmatic and be solutions driven.
• Can work under short time pressure to resolve emerging environmental issues on site.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hold high interpersonal skills and able to communicate confidently with clients.

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance
  At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging
  We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
• Health & Wellbeing
  We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time
  To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development
  We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Professional Services