Location
Scotland – Field Based with regular travel across the UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, your future has no limits. As a Principal Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW), you will be a senior environmental compliance professional providing independent, impartial oversight of construction activities across complex infrastructure projects. You will monitor environmental performance, evaluate compliance with consents and legislation, and help ensure environmental commitments are upheld. This field-based role involves regular travel across the UK and offers the opportunity to work on transformative projects within a global community of experts.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver independent, evidence-based environmental compliance monitoring and safeguard adherence to planning conditions, licences, permits, and legislation. Identify, record, and escalate risks, issues, and non-compliances while supporting strong environmental governance across project teams. Lead environmental inspections and structured audits across multi-site construction projects, develop project-wide inspection and audit plans, and produce clear, evidence-based weekly RAG reports and monthly compliance summaries. Interpret CEMPs, species protection plans, licences, and environmental documentation. Mentor and support EnvCoWs to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery, provide senior technical guidance on environmental risks and mitigation, and engage effectively with clients, contractors, regulators, and planning authorities. Contribute to bids, proposals, and the development of new environmental compliance work, supporting CPD, training, and development of junior team members.

Experience
Strong experience in environmental compliance within construction or infrastructure. Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation. Demonstrated impartiality and evidence-based decision-making. Advanced auditing, analytical, and reporting skills. Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams. Resilience and adaptability in challenging site environments. Highly organised approach with good problem-solving capabilities.

About you
You bring credibility, independence, and strong environmental judgement. You are able to work effectively in a senior role, mentoring others and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You thrive in dynamic, field-based environments and are committed to delivering sustainable, technically robust outcomes.

Qualifications
Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology or related discipline. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., AEnvCoW, CIEEM, ISEP). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). Auditing or environmental compliance training (desirable).