Environmental Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Environmental Coordinator in Maidstone. This role involves supporting various environmental projects, including habitat creation and flood risk management. Qualified candidates should have a background in civil engineering or environmental engineering, and strong skills in Excel and Word. The position offers a salary of £34,000 to £44,000, hybrid working options, and support for career progression. If you’re passionate about making an environmental impact, apply now!

Benefits

£34,000 – £44,000 salary

£5,000 car allowance or company car lease

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Full chartership support (ICE)

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards (ICE supported) - Desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, utilities, coastal, water or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance, monitoring and documentation.
• Coordinate with the Environment Agency, utilities, marine authorities and local councils.
• Mentor and supervise a junior colleague.

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

Job description

Overview

Environmental Coordinator

Location : Maidstone (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

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