Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Construction Environmental Planner
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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
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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, licenses, 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 desirable
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Bennett 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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