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A little more about your role…
WSP has a large, highly experienced and friendly Environmental 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, ecology, 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 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 knowledge of environmental legislation and construction environmental management plans with construction site experience. The position is a field-based role which requires travel throughout Scotland to visit various project sites.
Your New Role What’s Involved?
- Field based - 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/support site inspections and audits of construction works against planning conditions and associated documents (e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plan).
- Provide guidance and solutions to contractors and clients 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 environmental service with specialists.
- Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies and subcontractors on environmental management practices.
- Provide support to operation and design teams on environmental compliance and project specific mitigation measures.
- Delivery of toolbox talks and onsite environmental guidance to contractors.
- The delivery of an Environmental Clerk of Works & Environmental Advisor role may require working away from home between Monday-Friday 3 weeks out of 4.
- Support site teams on incident investigation and reporting.
Compilation of weekly site reports and supporting team management with administration tasks .
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What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
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.
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Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
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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 a 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.
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Here at WSP 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.
