Job Description
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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.
Responsibilities
* 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 a EnvCoW role may require working away from home between Monday-Friday.
* Compilation of weekly site reports and supporting team management with administration tasks.
Qualifications
* 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 Licencing (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 be communicate effectively, hold high interpersonal skills and able to communicate confidently with clients.
About Us
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
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.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.
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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.
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