Environmental Compliance Lead – Data Centers

Echelon Data Centres; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Data Centres is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead compliance, permitting and sustainability across its data centre and energy portfolio in Ireland. The role focuses on securing and maintaining Industrial Emissions Directive licences, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving environmental performance across facilities.

The successful candidate will implement EMS/EnMS in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, manage audits, and report on KPIs while coordinating with

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in environmental management within data centres, energy generation, utilities, or heavy industry.
• Proven track record delivering IED licence applications and compliance management.
• Experience engaging with regulators (e.g., EPA in Ireland or EU bodies).
• ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 expertise.
• Knowledge of EU/Ireland environmental regulations and latest policy directions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage IED licence applications and compliance.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with licence conditions, permits and statutory obligations.
• Develop and manage EMS/EnMS frameworks aligned to ISO14001/ISO50001.
• Lead audits and drive performance via KPIs and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to embed environmental requirements in design, procurement, and operations.
• Report to senior leadership and support ESG initiatives.

Skills

Environmental management

IED licence applications

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Regulators engagement

Sustainability reporting

Data centre/energy sector

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Environmental/Sustainability discipline

ISO Lead Auditor qualifications desirable

Job description

Echelon Data Centres is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to lead compliance, permitting and sustainability across its data centre and energy portfolio in Ireland. The role focuses on securing and maintaining Industrial Emissions Directive licences, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving environmental performance across facilities.

The successful candidate will implement EMS/EnMS in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, manage audits, and report on KPIs while coordinating with