Environmental Coordinator

Kennet Recruitment Solutions; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Eastleigh is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to join their Technical Services team. This new role involves exciting projects related to civil engineering and environmental initiatives across the South. Responsibilities include supporting environmental compliance, managing permits, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 to £44,000, along with a £5,000 car allowance or company car scheme, and hybrid working arrangements to support family commitments.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Full chartership support

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Environment Agency, utilities or public works is desirable.
• Familiarity with BIM / CDE systems is advantageous.
• Experience in environmental or civil engineering is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with authorities and manage environmental permits.
• Mentor junior colleagues and assist with site visits.

Skills

Background in civil engineering

Strong professional mindset

Good use of Excel

Full UK driving licence

Education

Chartered engineer or working towards

Tools

BIM systems

CDE platforms

Job description

Environmental Coordinator

Location: Eastleigh (Hybrid : 3 office / 2 home or site)

Salary: £34,000 – £44,000 + £5,000 car allowance or company car scheme

Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible, family-friendly

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Coordinator to join a growing Technical Services team delivering a wide range of civil engineering and environmental projects across the South. This is a brand-new role, created due to team expansion and increasing workload in nature-based, coastal, heritage and infrastructure schemes.

You’ll work within a supportive technical department that includes designers, BIM specialists, graduates, and principal engineers, with the opportunity to supervise a junior team member.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Wetland and habitat creation projects
• Nature-based environmental solutions
• Flood risk and water control structures
• Heritage refurbishments (including historic structures)
• Bridge upgrades for forestry and rural infrastructure
• Coastal and seafront improvement works
• Naval & defence infrastructure
• Utilities / environmental interfaces

Your Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance, monitoring and documentation
• Coordinate with the Environment Agency, utilities, marine authorities and local councils
• Manage environmental permits and web-based submissions
• Use CDE platforms (e.g., SharePoint) for document control
• Support civils teams with drainage, wetlands, coastal and structural works
• Assist with BIM-related workflows (no CAD required)
• Mentor and supervise a junior colleague
• Attend site visits weekly — driving licence required

What We’re Looking For

• Background in civil engineering, environmental engineering, utilities, coastal, water or infrastructure
• Experience with EA, utilities or public works (desirable)
• Strong professional mindset
• Chartered or working towards (ICE supported) - Desirable
• Good use of Excel and Word
• Familiarity with BIM / CDE systems (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

Suitable backgrounds include :

Main contractors

• Consultancies
• Water / utilities contractors
• Rail
• Highways
• Local authority / public infrastructure.

Package & Benefits

• £34,000 – £44,000 salary
• £5,000 car allowance or company car lease
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours – very supportive of family commitments
• Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days home / site
• Full chartership support (ICE)
• Clear progression as the technical team scales significantly

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about environmental improvement and want to join a team that is growing rapidly with major future opportunities, apply today or request a confidential chat