Environmental Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation provided

Company car or travel allowance 12% of

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Manager for a large data centre project in the Netherlands. You will lead EMS implementation, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive sustainability performance on site.

The role requires a strong construction environmental background, five years’ experience, and the ability to manage environmental data, reports, and audits. Dutch language skills are a plus; English is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in environmental management within construction.
• Experience on construction sites in the Netherlands.
• A relevant environmental or sustainability qualification.
• Experience conducting environmental assessments, inspections and audits.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence managing environmental data and preparing performance reports.
• A valid driving licence applicable in the Netherlands.
• An ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining the project Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits, planning conditions and statutory obligations.
• Monitoring subcontractor activities and ensuring environmental controls are implemented effectively.
• Reviewing subcontractor RAMS and identifying risks relating to dust, noise, water, waste and ecology.
• Conducting regular environmental inspections and audits, tracking KPIs and driving corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready environmental documentation and compliance records.
• Preparing environmental performance reports for project leadership and the client.
• Managing environmental incidents, investigations and lessons learned.
• Supporting wider sustainability objectives, including the collection and reporting of environmental performance data.

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Manager – Data Centres

Location: Netherlands

Job Type: Full-time, permanent, project-based

The Opportunity

I’m working with a leading international contractor operating at the forefront of the European data centre sector, who is looking to recruit an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Manager for a major project in the Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong construction environmental background to take ownership of environmental compliance, management systems and sustainability performance on a large-scale project.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director and Group Director of Sustainability, you’ll be responsible for implementing and maintaining the project’s Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions and permits, and driving high standards across site operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and maintaining the project Environmental Management System in line with company standards and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Managing environmental compliance, permits, planning conditions and statutory obligations.
• Monitoring subcontractor activities and ensuring environmental controls are implemented effectively.
• Reviewing subcontractor RAMS and identifying risks relating to dust, noise, water, waste and ecology.
• Conducting regular environmental inspections and audits, tracking KPIs and driving corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready environmental documentation and compliance records.
• Preparing environmental performance reports for project leadership and the client.
• Managing environmental incidents, investigations and lessons learned.
• Supporting wider sustainability objectives, including the collection and reporting of environmental performance data.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• At least five years’ experience in environmental management within the construction industry.
• Previous experience working on construction sites in the Netherlands.
• A relevant environmental or sustainability qualification.
• Experience conducting environmental assessments, inspections and audits.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence managing environmental data and preparing performance reports.
• A valid driving licence applicable in the Netherlands.

An ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualification, a relevant degree, membership of a professional environmental body, and experience using digital sustainability reporting tools would be advantageous.

Fluent written and spoken English is essential. Dutch language skills would be a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• €70,000–€95,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Private accommodation provided.
• Company car or travel allowance equivalent to 12% of basic salary.

Right to Work

Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established international contractor delivering major projects in one of Europe’s most active data centre markets, with a key role in maintaining environmental standards and driving continuous improvement on site.