Senior Manager, Environmental Permitting

cyrus one; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre firm in London is seeking a Senior Manager, Environmental Permitting to oversee environmental permitting for its European portfolio. This role requires shaping permitting strategies to comply with UK and EU regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in environmental permitting, with a minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in data centre or high-impact infrastructure projects. If you possess excellent communication skills and regulatory knowledge, and are looking for a role that combines strategy with compliance, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental permitting and due diligence.
• In-depth knowledge of European environmental regulations, including IED and ETS.
• Experience in environmental permitting for data centres or similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standardized procedures for environmental permitting.
• Provide guidance on environmental assessments and permitting.
• Lead long-lead permitting processes across multiple sites.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager, Environmental Permitting to lead environmental permitting initiatives across our growing European data centre portfolio. Based in London, this role will shape and execute permitting strategies that ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental regulations, while supporting the company’s commitment to sustainable development and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement standardised procedures, tools, and training programmes to support environmental due diligence and permitting activities across CyrusOne’s European portfolio.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental assessments and permitting, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, noise impact studies, air quality permitting, water and wetlands assessments, biodiversity and ecological evaluations, and heritage / cultural resource reviews.
• Lead and manage long-lead permitting processes across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with project timelines and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal site selection, design, construction, and operations teams to ensure environmental requirements are clearly communicated and integrated into project planning, execution, and handover.
• Represent CyrusOne in external stakeholder engagements as needed, including community consultations, planning authority meetings, and regulatory discussions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in UK and EU environmental legislation, directives, and policy developments, advising internal teams on implications and compliance strategies.

Minimum Requirements

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental permitting and due diligence, ideally within infrastructure, energy, or data centre sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of European environmental regulations, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) , and their application across jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with UK-specific permitting frameworks and planning processes is highly desirable.
• Experience in environmental permitting for data centres or similar high-impact infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory requirements to diverse audiences.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Comfortable presenting technical and regulatory information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification is advantageous

Work Environment

This is a London-based office role with occasional travel (up to 25%) across Europe to support permitting activities and stakeholder engagements.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.