Ecological Clerk of Works

Overview

Provide on‑site ecological supervision to ensure compliance with legislation and mitigation measures during construction.

Key Responsibilities

• ecological surveys
• plan drafting
• ecological monitoring
• compliance assurance
• stakeholder liaison
• report production

Tasks

-Supervise and/or conduct ecological surveys (e.g., NVC, nesting birds, reptiles, bats, otter, badgers, great crested newts). -Assist in the drafting and implementation of ecological aspects of Environmental Management System documentation and planning submissions, e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Habitat Management Plans, and Landscape and Ecological Management Plans (LEMPs). -Liaise with stakeholders including local planning authorities, ecologists, and NGOs. -Conduct ecological supervision and monitoring during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. -Respond promptly to unexpected ecological issues (e.g. protected species discoveries) and provide solutions to avoid project delays. -Monitor ecological exclusion zones, buffer zones, and habitat protection areas. -Carry out tool-box talks and ecological briefings for contractors and site operatives. -Produce site visit reports, compliance audits, and records of ecological constraints. -Provide advice on best practice construction techniques to minimise ecological impact. -Ensure compliance with ecological mitigation measures and environmental commitments.

Requirements

• gis
• ecology degree
• bng
• cieem
• legislation
• communication

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation (e.g. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Habitats Regulations 2017) -Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline. -Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Natural Capital assessment and calculation. -Proven experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works or in ecological consultancy. -GIS or mapping experience. -Experience working on large infrastructure, transport, or utilities projects. -Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -Strong field survey skills, management plan and report writing capabilities. -Ability to work independently and under pressure in a construction environment. -Membership (or eligibility) of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Desired -Protected species licences (e.g., bats, great crested newts) desirable.

About Strabag Uk

-Established in the UK in 2011, the company weaves global engineering expertise into the British landscape. -As a subsidiary of a major European technology-led builder, it handles everything from roads and rail to airports and industrial facilities. -It secured its first major UK civil contract in 2017 designing and constructing 48 km of HS2 tunnels and later launched its own tunnelling projects. -In 2023–24, it built a state‑of‑the‑art factory in Hartlepool to produce precast tunnel segments—supporting HS2 and local jobs. -Its projects range from mega‑infrastructure schemes to light industrial buildings, data centres, logistics hubs and ground‑engineering works. -Known for integration across the full build journey—design, planning, execution and commissioning—it brings complex structures to life. -Its innovation extends to techniques like ground freezing in London and automated precast production, showcasing engineering prowess.

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