Environmental Coordinator

Location: Henfield

CS 33087

Environmental Coordinator

£34,000 - £44,000

West Sussex

Are You an Environmental Professional Who Wants to Make a Real Impact on Live Projects?

If you're driven by doing things the right way, thrive in complex construction environments, and want your environmental expertise to genuinely influence outcomes on site - keep reading.

This role isn't about ticking boxes.
It's about owning environmental performance, shaping sustainable construction practices, and being the person others rely on to get it right.

The Opportunity

As an Environmental Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of project delivery - ensuring environmental compliance, protecting natural resources, and embedding best practice across construction activities.

You'll work closely with site teams, specialists, consultants, and clients to make sure environmental considerations aren't an afterthought - they're built in from day one.

If you enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and variety, this role gives you all three.

What You'll Be Trusted With

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

Ensure projects fully comply with UK environmental legislation, planning conditions, and internal standards
Oversee air, water, noise, and biodiversity monitoring programmes
Act as the go-to environmental authority on site Environmental Management & Permitting

Develop, implement, and review CEMPs, Site Waste Management Plans, and permit applications
Coordinate licences and consents, including MMO Marine Licences, EA Flood Risk Activity Permits, and Abstraction/Discharge Consents
Translate complex consent conditions into practical site actions

Data, Reporting & Auditing

Analyse environmental data and produce high-quality technical reports
Maintain accurate records for audits, regulators, and clients
Support ISO 14001 audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration & Coordination

Liaise with ecologists, archaeologists, engineers, and architects to integrate environmental requirements seamlessly
Coordinate subconsultants and ensure their outputs align with project objectives
Provide environmental input into bids, sustainability strategies, and risk assessments

Incident Management & Training

Lead investigations into environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
Deliver toolbox talks and briefings that actually influence site behaviour
Raise awareness and drive a culture of environmental responsibility

Sustainability & Innovation

Support biodiversity net gain, carbon reduction, and circular economy initiatives
Help turn sustainability ambitions into measurable results on live projects

Is This You?

You're likely to thrive in this role if you:

Have 3-5+ years' experience in an environmental role within construction, civil engineering, or consultancy
Understand UK environmental legislation, permitting, and compliance inside out
Have hands-on experience developing and delivering environmental management plans
Are confident working with monitoring data, audits, and regulators
Communicate clearly and professionally with site teams and stakeholders
Take ownership, spot risks early, and enjoy solving problems before they escalate

What You'll Bring

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related discipline
Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001
Full UK driving licence
Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Desirable

Experience with GIS, environmental data logging, or digital reporting tools
Familiarity with CDE platforms (e.g. Procore, Aconex)
CSCS card or equivalent
ISEP/IEMA Practitioner membership (or working towards)
Soc Env registration (REnvTech or progressing to CEnv)
Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

✔ Your work directly influences environmental outcomes on real projects
✔ You'll be trusted to lead, not just support
✔ You'll gain exposure to complex permitting, sustainability initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams
✔ You'll continue developing professionally in a role with genuine responsibility and visibility

Ready to Step Into a Role Where Your Expertise Matters?

If you're looking for an environmental role where your judgement is valued, your voice is heard, and your work makes a difference, this could be exactly what you've been waiting for.

Apply now and take ownership of environmental performance where it truly counts.

To apply for this position please send your CV to  or call (phone number removed) ext 202 for more information.

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