Sustainability Lead for Data Centre Projects

Vallum Associates; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Single Accommodation provided

Travel and car provided

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking an experienced Sustainability & Environmental Manager to join the project leadership team on a major hyperscale Data Centre development in Norway. You will own the environmental and sustainability strategy, ensuring construction activities comply with legislation, client requirements and ESG objectives.

Working with the Project Director, design and construction teams, you will drive environmental performance across the project lifecycle, embed sustainability into

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Construction, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Environmental Manager or Sustainability Manager in construction/engineering.
• Experience on Data Centres or large-scale construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and construction environmental management.
• Experience developing ISO 14001–aligned Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of carbon management, waste reduction and environmental reporting.
• Understanding of sustainability certification frameworks such as BREEAM and/or LEED advantageous.
• Experience working with General Contractors, subcontractors, consultants and client teams.
• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the project's Environmental and Sustainability Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, client requirements and applicable European standards.
• Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on key sustainability metrics, including carbon emissions, energy consumption, water usage, waste and material efficiency.
• Develop and manage strategies to reduce embodied and operational carbon across the project.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to incorporate sustainable solutions into project delivery.
• Support sustainable procurement by assessing materials, suppliers and subcontractors against environmental requirements.
• Manage construction waste strategies, including waste reduction, reuse, recycling and responsible disposal.
• Monitor environmental risks associated with construction activities, including noise, dust, water, soil, pollution and biodiversity impacts.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and compliance reviews across the project.
• Manage environmental incidents, non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure environmental standards are consistently maintained.
• Support environmental permitting and engagement with relevant authorities where required.
• Lead sustainability reporting and provide regular updates to the client and senior project leadership team.
• Promote environmental awareness across the project and deliver sustainability/environmental training where required.
• Support relevant green building and sustainability certification requirements, such as BREEAM, LEED or equivalent frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help drive best practice across Data Centre construction activities.

Skills

Sustainability management

Environmental legislation

Stakeholder management

Environmental reporting

Carbon management

Construction environmental management

BREEAM/LEED knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related

Job description

Vallum Associates is seeking an experienced Sustainability & Environmental Manager to join the project leadership team on a major hyperscale Data Centre development in Norway. You will own the environmental and sustainability strategy, ensuring construction activities comply with legislation, client requirements and ESG objectives.

Working with the Project Director, design and construction teams, you will drive environmental performance across the project lifecycle, embed sustainability into