Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) 
Galway with Field & Hybrid working

Are you passionate about protecting the environment while supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and renewable energy projects? Do you thrive outdoors, enjoy problem-solving on live construction sites, and want to be part of a team shaping Ireland's sustainable future?

Our client is one of Ireland's leading environmental and planning consultancies, recognised for delivering expert ecological, environmental, and planning services across some of the country's most significant renewable energy, infrastructure, remediation, and development projects. With a multidisciplinary team of specialists and a strong reputation for technical excellence, they continue to expand their ecology division and are now seeking an Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) to join their Galway-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an environmental professional who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, project ownership, and technical reporting. The role offers a hybrid working model, however candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Galway due to office visits and team collaboration.

Overview: 

As an Environmental Clerk of Works, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental and ecological compliance across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working closely with ecologists, planners, environmental scientists, and project teams, you will provide on-site environmental oversight, carry out surveys and monitoring programmes, and support the successful implementation of mitigation and management measures throughout project lifecycles.

Projects will include developments within the renewable energy, wind energy, infrastructure, remediation, utilities, and construction sectors, providing excellent exposure to high-profile environmental projects nationwide.

Requirements include: 

• Degree qualification in:

  • Environmental Science
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Or a related discipline

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience in environmental, ecological, construction, infrastructure, or related project environments.

• Experience carrying out environmental compliance monitoring, ecological surveys, or site supervision activities.

• Understanding of environmental legislation, planning compliance, and mitigation implementation on construction projects.

• Proficiency in report writing and data management.

• Experience using QGIS or similar GIS platforms is highly desirable.

• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review and interpret key environmental documentation including:

  • Natura Impact Statements (NIS)
  • Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)
  • Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
  • Biodiversity and Habitat Management Plans

• Conduct pre-commencement ecological surveys, environmental monitoring, and post-construction inspections.

• Undertake habitat surveys, invasive species monitoring, water quality assessments, and protected species surveys where required.

• Deliver environmental and ecological site supervision during construction activities.

• Monitor compliance with planning conditions, licences, environmental commitments, and mitigation measures.

• Maintain detailed site records and prepare high-quality audit reports, monitoring reports, and environmental documentation.

• Produce maps and spatial data outputs using QGIS.

• Deliver toolbox talks and provide environmental guidance to contractors, site teams, and project stakeholders.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders including Local Authorities, NPWS, Inland Fisheries Ireland, and Heritage Officers.

• Support project delivery from inception through construction and operational phases while working closely with senior environmental and ecology specialists.

The successful individual will be proactive and solutions-focused environmental professional who enjoys working on-site and building strong relationships with project teams. In addition you will possess excellent communication skills, strong technical knowledge, and a genuine passion for achieving positive environmental outcomes.

On offer: 

• Galway-based position with hybrid working flexibility
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Subsistence allowances
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Exposure to one of Ireland's most experienced multidisciplinary environmental teams
• Strong career development and mentoring opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive working environment

If you're looking to progress your environmental career with a market-leading consultancy committed to sustainability, innovation, and technical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.