Environmental Due Diligence Project Lead

Environmental Due Diligence Project Lead

Engie

London, United Kingdom

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Planning to lead due diligence activities for potential data centre developments across EMEA. This role involves client management, strategic definition, design coordination, and project management during early-stage development and feasibility phases of site selection and technical due diligence for data centres.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical and strategic direction of new data centre sites in some of the world’s leading markets. Come and help find, select, and develop the future of the internet.

• Due Diligence & Feasibility;
• Lead due diligence for potential data centre sites across EMEA;
• Assess environmental constraints, risks, and compliance requirements during site selection;
• Manage feasibility studies and provide strategic input on environmental considerations;
• Environmental Planning & EIA;
• Prepare, review, and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related documentation;
• Coordinate with local authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental legislation;
• Oversee environmental permitting processes and planning applications;
• Identify and mitigate environmental risks (e.g., biodiversity, water resources, air quality, noise);
• Project Management;
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for early-stage development;
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including environmental consultants, engineers, and planners;
• Ensure projects meet sustainability and ESG objectives;
• Client & Stakeholder Management;
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients during due diligence and planning phases;
• Communicate complex environmental and technical issues clearly to stakeholders;
• Provide strategic advice to clients on environmental and planning risks.

Role Requirements

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geography, or related discipline;
• Professional accreditation (e.g., IEMA, RTPI, or equivalent);
• Proven experience managing EIAs and environmental planning for large-scale infrastructure projects;
• Experience in Early Stage Riba 0 Riba 1 Due Diligence;
• Strong knowledge of EIA regulations, environmental planning frameworks, and permitting processes across EMEA;
• Expertise in environmental risk assessment, sustainability principles, and ESG compliance;
• Excellent project management skills (budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation);
• Ability to interpret technical reports and translate findings into actionable strategies;
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills;
• Familiarity with data centre development processes and infrastructure planning is a plus.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of data centre development or similar industrial/commercial projects;
• Postgraduate qualification in environmental management or sustainability;
• Additional Tasks for EIA & Environmental Planning;
• Conduct baseline environmental surveys and scoping studies;
• Prepare environmental chapters for planning applications;
• Liaise with ecological, hydrological, and geotechnical specialists.