Environmental Coordinator

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

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is looking for an Environmental Coordinator to join their Technical Services team in Small Dole. This new role involves supporting environmental projects including wetland creation, flood risk management, and heritage refurbishments. Candidates should have a background in civil engineering, a strong professional mindset, and experience with environmental compliance. The position offers a competitive salary with hybrid working options (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance or company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Full chartership support (ICE)

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in civil or environmental engineering.
• Experience in compliance and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance and monitoring.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and local councils.
• Manage environmental permits and web submissions.
• Attend weekly site visits — driving licence required.

Skills

Background in civil engineering

Experience with EA, utilities or public works

Strong professional mindset

Good use of Excel and Word

Familiarity with BIM / CDE systems

Full UK driving licence

Education

Chartered or working towards ICE

Job description

Environmental Coordinator

Location

Location : Small Dole (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

You will support environmental and civils coordination on a diverse portfolio including :

• 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