Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager

TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data centre sector is seeking a Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager to shape their sustainability strategy across projects in the UK and Europe. This role involves defining frameworks, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental leadership and a strategic mindset.

Benefits

Strong Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior Environmental or Sustainability leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of EU environmental regulations and sustainable construction.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Environmental and Sustainability strategy across all European projects.
• Ensure compliance with regional and EU-wide environmental regulations.

Skills

Environmental Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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