Environmental Coordinator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Upper Beeding; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in Upper Beeding is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to manage environmental compliance and monitoring across various construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of environmental experience, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and be a confident communicator. This role offers £35,000-£45,000 salary, 25 days holiday, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and progression pathways

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' environmental experience within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and permitting processes.
• Confident communicator with strong skills in stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full environmental compliance across projects.
• Develop and maintain environmental management plans.
• Coordinate specialists including ecologists and archaeologists.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental management planning

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor seeking an Environmental Coordinator to join their head office team in Small Dole. This role offers the chance to take ownership of environmental compliance, management plans and monitoring programmes across a varied portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project teams, subconsultants and regulatory bodies to ensure environmental standards are fully met while supporting wider sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing technical work with hands on project involvement and stakeholder coordination.

Role Overview

• Ensure full environmental compliance across construction and infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain CEMPs, SWMPs and permit applications
• Oversee monitoring for air, water, noise and biodiversity
• Coordinate specialists including ecologists, archaeologists and subconsultants
• Analyse environmental data and produce accurate audit ready reports

Requirements

• 3-5 years' environmental experience within construction, civil engineering or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and permitting processes
• Proven experience developing environmental management plans and supporting audits
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree in Environmental Science with IEMA membership (or working towards)

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Mileage and expenses for site travel
• Ongoing training, IEMA support and clear progression pathways