Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
Inis Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Oversee on‑site ecological compliance, advise contractors, and protect biodiversity during construction.
23 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Field
Company Size
26 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Environmental Auditing
Waste Management
Sustainability Consulting
Environmental Impact Assessments
Contaminated Land Remediation
Environmental Health & Safety
Regulatory Compliance
Sector Specialisms
Terrestrial Ecology
Marine Ecology
Freshwater Ecology
Energy (Wind Farms, Solar Farms, Hydroelectric Schemes)
Electricity Transmission Networks
Environmental Management
Appropriate Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Role
What you would be doing
biodiversity advising
stakeholder consultation
record keeping
ecological monitoring
legislation compliance
document review
- Advise on protecting valued biodiversity features on construction sites.
- Consult with local planning authorities, local Biodiversity officers, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
- Daily record keeping, signing off construction documents and production of reports (as required) for auditing purposes.
- Provision of an ecological watching brief during, for example, vegetation clearance or building renovation or demolition, habitat translocation work, habitat creation, habitat enhancement, and habitat management work; and
- Provide practical, site-specific, and proportionate assistance on how their clients can achieve compliance with environmental legislation.
- Review relevant documents, including AA/NIS, EcIA, CEMP and species and habitat management plans.
What you bring
driving licence
environmental degree
it skills
3 years
construction knowledge
cieem member
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
- A third-level qualification in environmental science, zoology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
- Excellent IT skills
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience on a broad range of ecological projects, ideally involving the delivery of practical conservation advice or management.
- Knowledge of construction management, civil engineering and project management.
- Excellent communication skills, including face-to-face discussion with clients and their contractors as well as verbal and written communication.
- An awareness and understanding of Irish and EU environmental protection and wildlife legislation and planning guidelines.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or the Association of Environmental Clerks of Work (AEnvCoW), or the ability to attain membership within three months of appointment
- Training with and Chartered Environmentalist.
- Proven experience as an ECoW or in a similar field-based ecological role.
- Opportunities to work on exciting and diverse ecological projects.
- Life insurance from the first day of work.
- Training courses offered in-house or outsourced to ensure the excellence of ecological services we offer at INIS.
- Pension and health insurance entitlements.
- Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience).
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Permanent, full-time role with career development opportunities.
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Company
Overview
Founded 2001
Year Established
The company was established in the year 2001, marking its beginning as a small ecological consultancy.
Acquired 2022
Acquisition Year
The firm was acquired by RSK Group in March 2022, expanding its reach while maintaining local leadership.
€2B+ Projects
Project Value
The firm has led environmental management on large-scale infrastructure projects valued at over €2 billion across Ireland and the UK.
- Began as a small ecological consultancy led by Howard Williams.
- Built a reputation in Ireland’s booming renewable energy sector, supporting wind, solar, and hydro developments.
- Delivers end-to-end ecological assessments, balancing environmental constraints with project needs across terrestrial, marine, and freshwater settings.
- Typical projects include ecology surveys, mitigation design, and habitat monitoring for large-scale renewable and infrastructure developments.
- The firm is staffed by chartered ecologists, GIS specialists, and scientific contributors, all registered with CIEEM.
- Providing a high standard of professional service
- Commitment to client satisfaction
- Delivering innovative and effective environmental solutions
- Valuing integrity and honesty in every aspect of business
- Maintaining a collaborative and supportive work environment
- Commitment to continuous professional development
2050 Target
Net-Zero Emissions Goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating long-term commitment to climate action.
- Focus on providing practical solutions for sustainable development
- Dedicated to minimizing environmental impact across all projects
- Promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints
- Implementing sustainable practices in the design and execution of projects
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