Sustainability Manager

Vallum Associates · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site · Full-time

Role: Environmental and Sustainability Manager Sector: Data Centre Construction Contract Type: Dutch Permanent Contract Reporting Line: ESG/Sustainability Director Location: Just outside of Amsterdam Accommodation + Car + Bonus + Flights provided Role Description The Environmental and Sustainability Manager will be responsible for implementing, managing, and continually improving the Environmental Management System (EMS) at project level, ensuring compliance with planning conditions, environmental permits, and all relevant environmental legislation. The role will oversee environmental performance across site operations, coordinating subcontractors, integrating environmental requirements into construction activities, and ensuring all compliance documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting environmental best practice, maintaining the integrity of environmental data, strengthening management systems, and driving continuous improvement. They will provide clear and reliable environmental performance reporting to project leadership, supporting the delivery of regulatory obligations and wider sustainability objectives. Key Responsibilities Environmental Compliance and Coordination Subcontractor Environmental Management Environmental Documentation and Compliance Control Monitoring, Inspection, and Reporting Environmental Management System (EMS) Environmental Incident Management and Corrective Action. Digital Systems and Environmental Data Management Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience Desirable A bachelor's or master's degree in environmental management, sustainability, or a related discipline. A relevant qualification in environmental management, sustainability, ESG, or a related discipline. ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualification. Essential A minimum of five years' experience in environmental management within the construction industry. Experience working on construction sites within the relevant country or region. Proven experience undertaking environmental and sustainability assessments, inspections, and audits. Experience managing environmental compliance, documentation, and reporting within a construction environment. Demonstrable experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting environmental performance across site operations.