Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Location: United Kingdom

Salary: Strong Salary + Benefits Package

Industry: Data Centres | Construction | Engineering

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the lead on shaping the environmental and sustainability strategy across cutting-edge data centre projects in the UK & Europe?

This is a brand-new strategic leadership role with a rapidly growing and forward-thinking business delivering critical infrastructure across the continent.

As the Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in setting the direction, building frameworks, and embedding best practice across major high-spec developments from inception to operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the Environmental and Sustainability strategy across all European projects
• Provide expert guidance on environmental performance, carbon reduction, circular economy, biodiversity, and climate resilience
• Engage with senior stakeholders, clients, contractors, and design teams to drive innovation and environmental excellence
• Develop group-wide governance, metrics, reporting, and ESG standards
• Ensure compliance with regional and EU-wide environmental regulations
• Mentor and grow the internal capability of the environmental and sustainability function

About You:

• Must have proven experience in senior Environmental or Sustainability leadership roles, within data centres, complex infrastructure, or high-tech environments
• Deep knowledge of EU environmental regulations, sustainable construction, and carbon/net zero frameworks
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience building and scaling environmental systems from the ground up
• Willingness to travel across European project locations as needed