Project Director - Environmental Services (London, UK)

Description

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a Global Leader within Environmental Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through site due diligence, master planning, and strategic permitting pathways.
• Deliver technical due diligence and risk assessments aligned with client investment strategies and planning frameworks.
• Develop and manage planning applications, environmental consents, and permitting strategies across jurisdictions including UK, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France and the Nordics.
• Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and resolve conditions.
• Oversee environmental impact assessments, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), flood risk and hydrological studies, air quality, acoustics, and ecological assessments.
• Integrate sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM into project delivery and client offerings.
• Act as a key interface with clients including hyperscalers, developers, and consultants.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and manage public consultation processes where required.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of the ENS practice across market segments.
• Support business development efforts and proposal writing for new data centre opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Sustainability, Engineering, Business or related degree from an accredited program. and 10 years of relevant experience. Required
• Proven track record in leading planning and environmental strategy for large-scale infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of UK and European planning systems, permitting regimes, and environmental legislation.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across design, engineering, and sustainability disciplines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with RIBA design stages and construction processes.
• Willingness to travel across UK and Europe.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Environmental

Primary Location

GB-London, UK-London

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 20 % of the Time