ECoW | TACP (UK) Ltd

Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW)

TACP (UK) Ltd is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environmental consultancy based in Cardiff, South Wales. We are looking for individuals with site based environmental experience with a keen interest in the environment and construction to work as an Environmental Clerk of Works. The role will be predominantly based on a construction site in South Wales or SW England.

This is an opportunity for career development within an established environmental consultancy including working with our Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) team and alongside Landscape Architects, Ecologists and Environmental Planners.

Proposed outline package:

Permanent full time position
A competitive salary circa £30-40K depending on skills, knowledge and experience,
A 28-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays), plus 1 additional day per year up to 5 days
2 volunteer days/year
Company pension
Health insurance scheme
Professional subscriptions paid
We will develop a bespoke training package to include on the job training, formal training and CPD as appropriate

The Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) will work closely with the site construction team alongside the Project Ecologist, Environmental Co-ordinator and other specialists as appropriate. The ECoW will help ensure the site is adhering to environmental legislation and best practice; protected species licences and other consents; method statements, and will carry out and/or co-ordinate surveys, monitoring, auditing and reporting.

Key elements of the role include the following:

Site based Auditing and monitoring of works onsite
Work with the contractor to ensure environmental risks are identified early and appropriate mitigation is planned
Consider site conditions with the contractor in advance of works, to identify any on-site problems and to recommend corrective action
Support the contractor in the preparation of Construction Environmental Management Plan, method statements etc as required
Develop and/or implement environmental permit to work system, ECoW observations and reporting
Check contractor works information to ensure methodology and materials match works information requirements. Specific checks include documents such as Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Material Acceptance Forms (MAFs).
Liaise with the project team members, including contractors, sub-contractors and authorities on all site matters and interfacing works.
Input into Environmental Liaison Group and other consultation meetings as required.
Set up and undertaken noise, air quality and water quality monitoring as required
Carry out or co-ordinate ecological surveys and monitoring
Review technical queries raised by the contractor as required
Review and implement construction processes and contracts
Carry out site inspections and materials management
Collate information for Constructing Excellence, CEEQUAL or other award schemes as appropriate

The successful candidate will have some, if not all of the following skills;

Required Skill(s):

Office 365 – a good working competency of main programmes – excel, word, powerpoint etc
Interest and basic knowledge of GIS (training can be provided)
A Full UK Driving licence
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good understanding of Health and Safety and Hazard identification
Site based environmental knowledge
Understanding of water management; noise and air quality monitoring
Understanding of construction methodologies, operations, and processes
Relevant qualifications and at least 3 years of relevant experience
CSCS accreditation
Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIEEM and IEMA

An advantage to have:

A Landscape, Environmental Sciences or Engineering qualification and/or a strong interest in the environment
European protected species licences
Ability to identify and manage invasive species such as Japanese knotweed and Himalayan Balsam

How to Apply

Please email your CV with covering letter to hdavies@tacp.co.uk

Closing Date: 12th September 2024

If you have any queries telephone: 029 20228966