Environmental Permitting Manager, Infrastructure-Development: Environmental
Environmental Permitting Manager, Infrastructure-Development: Environmental
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AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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. Our scale of growth and success means that this is a fast-paced role and critical to AWSs ongoing success!
Key job responsibilities
- Environmental permitting - environmental impact assessment (EIAs) IED permitting natural and cultural heritage assessments inputs to planning applications.
- Environmental due diligence - initial environmental risk analysis site screening site approvals.
- Regulatory and agency engagement;
- Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions permit and planning approval processes.
- Ensure work performed by contractors consultants and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
A day in the life
A typical day involves managing many site-development projects all at various stages of development. Some will be at the due diligence stage so work would involve reviewing due diligence reports and identifying risks and mitigations needed for site acquisition.
Other projects will be in design and permitting and work for this involves managing environmental studies (such as air and noise modelling biodiversity studies) and working with our consultants to prepare environmental permit applications to regulatory-approval.
We work very closely with partner teams such as Real Estate Risk/Due Diligence Design Engineering and Legal. The role is very dynamic and managing multiple projects with minimal manager oversight is a key skill.
About the team
You will sit in the EMEA Infrastructure-Development (InfraDev) team within the global Environmental organization of AWS. We are responsible for environmental due diligence permitting and approvals for all new AWS sites in Europe Middle East and Africa. We are a small global team but highly-effective. We manage multiples of projects in EMEA and are always innovating in how we complete our work. Its a great role in a dynamic team that is at the forefront of AWS.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
- Bachelors Degree in environmental engineering science or related field of study.
- Experience of EU permit evaluations and applications Environmental Impact Assessments biodiversity integration water discharge requirements and waste management.
- Experience of environmental permitting in France and Germany.
- Experienced in managing and delivering multiple sites/locations in EMEA at any one point in time.
- Highly autonomous and can work with minimal guidance with excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Experience in a fast paced changing/growing organization.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability across multiple jurisdictions.
- Travel estimated at 20% in EMEA to visit potential sites and sites subject to design and permitting
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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. Our scale of growth and success means that this is a fast-paced role and critical to AWSs ongoing success!
Key job responsibilities
- Environmental permitting - environmental impact assessment (EIAs) IED permitting natural and cultural heritage assessments inputs to planning applications.
- Environmental due diligence - initial environmental risk analysis site screening site approvals.
- Regulatory and agency engagement;
- Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions permit and planning approval processes.
- Ensure work performed by contractors consultants and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
A day in the life
A typical day involves managing many site-development projects all at various stages of development. Some will be at the due diligence stage so work would involve reviewing due diligence reports and identifying risks and mitigations needed for site acquisition.
Other projects will be in design and permitting and work for this involves managing environmental studies (such as air and noise modelling biodiversity studies) and working with our consultants to prepare environmental permit applications to regulatory-approval.
We work very closely with partner teams such as Real Estate Risk/Due Diligence Design Engineering and Legal. The role is very dynamic and managing multiple projects with minimal manager oversight is a key skill.
About the team
You will sit in the EMEA Infrastructure-Development (InfraDev) team within the global Environmental organization of AWS. We are responsible for environmental due diligence permitting and approvals for all new AWS sites in Europe Middle East and Africa. We are a small global team but highly-effective. We manage multiples of projects in EMEA and are always innovating in how we complete our work. Its a great role in a dynamic team that is at the forefront of AWS.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
- Bachelors Degree in environmental engineering science or related field of study.
- Experience of EU permit evaluations and applications Environmental Impact Assessments biodiversity integration water discharge requirements and waste management.
- Experience of environmental permitting in France and Germany.
- Experienced in managing and delivering multiple sites/locations in EMEA at any one point in time.
- Highly autonomous and can work with minimal guidance with excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Experience in a fast paced changing/growing organization.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability across multiple jurisdictions.
- Travel estimated at 20% in EMEA to visit potential sites and sites subject to design and permitting
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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