Regional Environmental Engineer: Data Center Compliance

AMAZON UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) in London is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support site development and regulatory compliance. You will guide environmental performance, prepare permit documentation, and collaborate with operations, construction, and external partners to ensure adherence to environmental procedures and governance.

The role requires 7+ years in environmental compliance or related leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex regulatory

Qualifications

• 7+ years serving as an environmental technical resource, compliance specialist, or program manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, or related field.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities with experience in environmental reporting, documentation, investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet regulatory deadlines, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills (English) with the ability to collaborate with various departments, external stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and Amazon policy; represent Amazon with governmental agencies.
• Drive regional environmental programs by integrating with engineering, construction, and operations teams, fostering an environmentally responsible culture while maintaining environmental management processes and external accreditation.
• Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards and environmental regulations.
• Develop, analyze, and present environmental metrics to measure, monitor, forecast performance, and horizon scan for risk; effectively communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
• Submit time‑critical environmental reports to various governmental agencies.
• Conduct thorough environmental audits and incident investigations, complete associated regulatory reporting and develop and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in collaboration with operations and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to or lead environmental permitting processes, including preparation, submittal, and negotiation of permit requirements with environmental authorities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/chemical/environmental engineering

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) in London is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support site development and regulatory compliance. You will guide environmental performance, prepare permit documentation, and collaborate with operations, construction, and external partners to ensure adherence to environmental procedures and governance.

The role requires 7+ years in environmental compliance or related leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex regulatory