Ecological Clerk of Works

If the project is using the comprehensive route to assess the ecological value of the site but the site has a low ecological value (for example, if it is mainly hardstanding), hiring an Ecological Clerk of Works may be an unnecessary cost for the developer. If the appointed SQE confirms that it is unnecessary to hire an Ecological Clerk of Works, then the requirements for the foundation route (nominating a biodiversity champion) can be applied, whilst still following the comprehensive route.