Regional Environmental Engineer: Data Center Compliance & Permits

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in London seeks an Environmental Engineer to support site development and regulatory compliance across AWS facilities. You will ensure permit readiness, advise regional operations, and collaborate with partners across government, contractors and design teams.

The role requires strong communication, experience in environmental reporting, and the ability to manage complex projects under regulatory deadlines, with opportunities to influence environmental strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering.
• 7+ years as environmental technical resource, compliance specialist or program manager.
• Experience in environmental reporting and regulatory investigations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication in English with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure compliance with local and national environmental regulations, contractual obligations, and Amazon policy; represent Amazon at appropriate levels 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/lead environmental permitting processes, including preparation, submittal, and negotiation of permit requirements with environmental authorities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental reporting

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Amazon Data Services UK Limited in London seeks an Environmental Engineer to support site development and regulatory compliance across AWS facilities. You will ensure permit readiness, advise regional operations, and collaborate with partners across government, contractors and design teams.

The role requires strong communication, experience in environmental reporting, and the ability to manage complex projects under regulatory deadlines, with opportunities to influence environmental strategies