Construction Environmental Planner

Construction Environmental Planner

Location: Small Dole, West Sussex

Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Benefits

Bennett & Game Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading Civil Engineering Contractor who are seeking a Construction Environmental Planner to join their growing Technical Services team based in Henfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental professional with experience in construction, infrastructure or civil engineering projects to play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability objectives are effectively embedded throughout project delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, environmental specialists and external stakeholders to identify environmental risks, secure permits and consents, and implement practical environmental controls across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Construction Environmental Planner Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 dependent on experience
Discretionary bonus scheme
Pension scheme with employer contributions
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Private Healthcare
Long-term career progression and mentoring
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and environmental projects

Construction Environmental Planner Job Overview

Identify environmental constraints, risks and mitigation requirements across construction projects
Review project information relating to habitats, protected species, contamination, hydrology, heritage assets and noise-sensitive receptors
Prepare and coordinate environmental permits, licences and consents
Produce, maintain and implement Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs)
Support site teams through environmental briefings, inspections and toolbox talks
Coordinate environmental monitoring activities and ensure compliance reporting requirements are met
Liaise with regulators, specialist consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions and company management systems
Support environmental incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and environmental best practice across the business

Construction Environmental Planner Job Requirements

Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline
3-5 years' experience within an environmental role in construction, civil engineering or consultancy
Experience of environmental permitting, compliance and management planning
Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and permitting requirements
Experience supporting site teams and implementing environmental controls on live projects
Knowledge of pollution prevention, waste management and sustainable construction practices
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Experience with GIS, environmental reporting systems or document management platforms advantageous
CSCS Card or equivalent site safety qualification
Full UK Driving Licence
IEMA practitioner membership or working towards professional accreditation desirableBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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