Environmental Due Diligence Lead – Data Centre, London

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a Environmental Due Diligence Project Lead to be based in our London office with the ability to travel to sites occasionally.

• Assess environmental constraints, risks, and compliance requirements during site selection.
• Manage feasibility studies and provide strategic input on environmental considerations.
• Prepare, review, and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related documentation.
• Coordinate with local authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Oversee environmental permitting processes and planning applications.
• Identify and mitigate environmental risks (e.g., biodiversity, water resources, air quality, noise).
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for early-stage development.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including environmental consultants, engineers, and planners.
• Ensure projects meet sustainability and ESG objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during due diligence and planning phases.
• Communicate complex environmental and technical issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on environmental and planning risks.

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., IEMA, RTPI, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing EIAs and environmental planning for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Early Stage Riba 0 Riba 1 Due Diligence.
• Strong knowledge of EIA regulations, environmental planning frameworks, and permitting processes across EMEA.
• Expertise in environmental risk assessment, sustainability principles, and ESG compliance.
• Excellent project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation).
• Ability to interpret technical reports and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Familiarity with data centre development processes and infrastructure planning is a plus.
• Postgraduate qualification in environmental management or sustainability.

• Conduct baseline environmental surveys and scoping studies.
• Prepare environmental chapters for planning applications.
• Liaise with ecological, hydrological, and geotechnical specialists.

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to: 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service, holiday purchase and buy back scheme, hybrid working, contributory company pension scheme, healthcare scheme (company funded cover is dependant on level), non-contractual bonus awards, training sponsorship, charity volunteering leave, wellness days/initiatives. Salary commensurate with experience. Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.