Data Centre Environmental Lead

CTS Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy seeks an Environmental Lead to oversee environmental and EHS requirements on data center construction projects. The role involves multi-site coordination, compliance tracking, and the development of environmental plans. Ideal candidates will possess a related bachelor's degree, 7+ years' experience in construction delivery, and a risk-based approach to compliance. Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in construction delivery and site environmental management.
• Chartered Environmentalist status or working towards it.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site environmental coordination and develop environmental plans.
• Establish routines for data collection and evidence management.
• Track permits and compliance conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Environmental management

Compliance monitoring

Data analysis

Report preparation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Master’s degree in related discipline

Job description

Role Overview

As Environmental Lead, you will lead and support the delivery of environmental and EHS requirements across CTS Group data centre construction sites, from the CTS‑VDC Services office. You will work with construction management, package leads, procurement, and client teams to embed environmental controls into daily delivery, ensure requirements are met, and maintain audit‑ready evidence from mobilisation through handover. The role is delivery‑driven and multi‑site. You will run consistent processes for data capture, permit and consent evidence, and compliance tracking, and coordinate actions across contractors and work packages. You will translate Employer’s Requirements into practical checklists, apply judgment to construction decisions, and maintain alignment through concise reporting and meeting cadence.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi‑Site Environmental Coordination. Own and develop an environmental plan for assigned projects and coordinate implementation across civil, structural, MEP, and fit‑out packages, ensuring actions are assigned, scheduled, and closed out.
• Data Collection and Evidence. Establish routines to capture waste, materials, chemicals, fuel, energy, water, logistics, monitoring results, and incidents; validate submissions; and maintain traceable records aligned to project requirements.
• Permits and Compliance Support. Track permit/consent conditions through submittals and delivery, manage contractor follow‑up and document approvals, substitutions, and non‑compliances.
• Specifications and Risk Control. Convert Employer’s Requirements and client standards into site controls; monitor compliance via audits and site walks; raise deviations early; and drive corrective actions with package owners.
• Reporting and Client Meetings. Produce weekly and monthly environmental updates covering KPIs, risks, issues, and decisions required; prepare meeting packs; present progress; and track actions to completion.
• Construction‑Stage Improvements. Identify opportunities to reduce impacts during construction (spill prevention, waste prevention, segregation, dust/noise controls, temporary power efficiency, and logistics optimisation), assess cost and programme implications; and coordinate implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related discipline. A relevant Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction delivery, site environmental management, or EHS coordination, ideally on complex industrial or data centre projects.
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or working towards chartership, with a risk‑based approach to compliance, assurance, and evidence quality.
• Experience working with specifications, submittals, permits, and QA‑style document control.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, programmes, and quantity information, and to work effectively with site teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, with experience managing trackers, prioritising competing demands, and communicating clearly with technical and non‑technical audiences.