Data Centre ESG & Sustainability Leader - Build from Scratch

Verto People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Verto People Ltd, Barbican, London, is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability to build and lead the ESG function for an AI infrastructure business developing purpose-built cloud platforms and hyperscale data centres.

You will own carbon accounting methodologies, drive net zero strategy, oversee BREEAM/LEED certification, develop reporting frameworks, and prepare disclosures for investors and lenders while collaborating across technical, commercial and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in ESG, sustainability or carbon strategy roles within infrastructure, real estate or energy environments.
• Experience developing sustainability frameworks, methodologies or reporting processes.
• Comfortable delivering technical carbon, sustainability or certification work directly rather than only managing teams.
• Ability to produce clear written documentation and disclosures for investor or lender audiences.
• Experience working in an environment where processes and functions are being built from the ground up.
• Understanding of data centre sustainability considerations and relevant industry standards.
• Familiarity with EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop carbon accounting methodologies and sustainability commitments, including net zero strategy and water usage considerations.
• Lead certification processes, including BREEAM and LEED, across live infrastructure projects.
• Create ESG processes, policies and reporting frameworks aligned with recognised industry standards.
• Prepare investor and lender ESG disclosures during the early stages of function development.
• Support regional stakeholder teams with social impact commitments and sustainability initiatives.
• Translate technical sustainability data into clear reporting for senior and external audiences.
• Work cross-functionally to embed ESG considerations across infrastructure delivery.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Carbon accounting

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Verto People Ltd, Barbican, London, is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Centre ESG & Sustainability to build and lead the ESG function for an AI infrastructure business developing purpose-built cloud platforms and hyperscale data centres.

You will own carbon accounting methodologies, drive net zero strategy, oversee BREEAM/LEED certification, develop reporting frameworks, and prepare disclosures for investors and lenders while collaborating across technical, commercial and delivery teams.