Environmental Permitting Manager, Infrastructure-Development: Environmental

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Environmental Permitting Manager, Infrastructure-Development: Environmental

Job ID: 2801912 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) is responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We are looking for a dynamic and skilled person to join our existing EMEA environmental permitting team. The role requires experience in the management and delivery of environmental permitting such as IED permits, environmental assessment, and environmental inputs to planning applications.

You will work closely with our real estate, due diligence, and design engineering teams to locate and permit AWS infrastructure in EMEA. German or French as another language is highly advantageous. Based in London or Frankfurt (open to relocation!), this role will involve leading on multiple regions and sites in development.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. Environmental permitting - environmental impact assessment (EIAs), IED permitting, natural and cultural heritage assessments, inputs to planning applications.
2. Environmental due diligence - initial environmental risk analysis, site screening, site approvals.
3. Regulatory and agency engagement.
4. Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions, permit, and planning approval processes.
5. Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering, science, or related field of study.
2. Experience of EU permit evaluations and applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, biodiversity integration, water discharge requirements, and waste management.
3. Experience of environmental permitting in France and Germany.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experienced in managing and delivering multiple sites/locations in EMEA at any one point in time.
2. Highly autonomous and can work with minimal guidance with excellent organizational and project management skills.
3. Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization.
4. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability across multiple jurisdictions.
5. Travel estimated at 20% in EMEA to visit potential sites and sites subject to design and permitting.

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