Ecological Clerk of Works

Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) role at Inis Environmental Consultants Ltd. We are hiring a full-time ECoW to work within our Ecology team, with opportunities in Ennis, Cork and Dublin offices.

Inis currently has a varied portfolio of conservation, engineering and infrastructural projects that require on-site management to assist in the delivery of biodiversity protection and enhancement during construction. The successful candidate will gain experience in pre-commencement ecological surveys and oversee ecological and environmental control on construction sites under the guidance of a Chartered Environmentalist.

Inis is a specialist ecological services and environmental consultancy based in County Clare, formed in 2001. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to ecological assessments and surveys, employing 40 people across Ennis, Cork and Dublin. We work on projects throughout 32 counties and are currently providing ECoW services in 8 counties. Inis is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RSK Group of companies.

• Advise on protecting valued biodiversity features on construction sites.
• Provide practical, site-specific, and proportionate assistance on how clients can achieve compliance with environmental legislation.
• Review relevant documents, including AA/NIS, EcIA, CEMP and species and habitat management plans.
• Consult with local planning authorities, local Biodiversity officers, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI).
• Pre-construction and construction phase checks for protected species.
• Provision of an ecological watching brief during vegetation clearance, building renovation or demolition, habitat translocation, creation, enhancement and management work.
• Daily record keeping, signing off construction documents and production of reports for auditing purposes.

• A third-level qualification in environmental science, zoology, ecology, or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience on a broad range of ecological projects, ideally involving practical conservation advice or management.
• An awareness and understanding of Irish and EU environmental protection and wildlife legislation and planning guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, including face-to-face discussion with clients and contractors, as well as verbal and written communication.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

• Proven experience as an ECoW or in a similar field-based ecological role.
• Knowledge of construction management, civil engineering and project management.
• Membership of CIEEM or AEnvCoW, or ability to attain membership within three months of appointment.
• Excellent IT skills.

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Permanent, full-time role with career development opportunities.
• Training courses offered in-house or outsourced to ensure the excellence of ecological services.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to work on diverse ecological projects.
• Training with and Chartered Environmentalist.
• Life insurance from the first day of work.
• Pension and health insurance entitlements.

Inis Environmental Consultants is a leading Irish ecology and renewable energy specialist company based in Ennis, County Clare. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to ecology assessments and surveys and work on projects throughout Ireland, including the renewable energy sector. Inis is part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering and technical services business.