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We partner with organisations around the world to address complex sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunity in ways that support long-term environmental and social impact.\nFrance has quickly become a strategic hub for hyperscale and AI-driven data centre expansion, fuelled by strong demand for digital infrastructure, favourable energyconditionsand government-supported investment. The move toward high-density, AI-enabled workloads is creating new needs around power access, clean energy procurement, land permitting,complianceand sustainable design. ERM is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate these challenges through integrated strategic,technicaland regulatory advisory services.\nAs part of ERM’s continued investment in the Technology and Data Centre sectors, we areseekingan experienced and inclusive Consulting Partner to lead and grow our Data Centre business across France.\nRole Profile:\nAs Partner for Data Centres in France, you will guide the development and growth of ERM’s consulting offering in this rapidly expanding market. You will collaborate with hyperscale cloud providers, developers, operators,investorsand energy stakeholders to deliver solutions that are strategic,sustainableand commercially sound.\nYou will provide leadership across client development, projectdeliveryand team growth, while contributing to ERM’s global data centre strategy. We welcome applicants with diverse leadership styles who can build strong relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and work collaboratively to deliver growth across this evolving sector.\nMain Responsibilities:\nClient Development and Market Growth\nLead ERM’s Data Centre growth agenda in France, working with hyperscale, colocation and enterprise operators.\n\nDrive business development across the full lifecycle, from site selection and permitting to energy strategy, ESG integration and operationalresilience.Drive business development across the full lifecycle, from site selection and permitting to energy strategy, ESG integration and operational resilience.\n\nBuild long-term, trusted client relationships as a strategic adviser.\n\nUse ERM’s globalexpertiseto help clients navigatelocalisationrules, sustainabilityrequirementsand regulatory reporting obligations.\n\nProject Delivery and Technical Leadership\nLead and oversee the delivery of selected ERM core services, which may include environmental assessments, permitting, planning, ESG strategy, grid advisory,decarbonisation,biodiversityand water stewardship.\n\nSupport clients in meeting French and EU sustainability obligations, including efficiency improvements, waste reduction, renewable energyintegrationand heat-recovery solutions.\n\nAdvise on energy-related challenges such as PPAs, grid capacity constraints, microgrids and transitional fuels.\n\nEnsure consistent delivery of high-quality work through ERM’s global network of more than 8,000 specialists.\n\nStrategic Ownership\nContribute to global strategy and industry direction as a senior member of the ERM Partnership.\n\nShape ERM’s Data Centre value proposition in France, aligned with policy developments, infrastructuretrendsand major market investments.\n\nModel inclusive leadership and support the development of diverse teams across the region.\n\nTHE COMPANY\nSustainability is our business.\nAs the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leadingorganisations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.\nERM’s diverse team of 8,000+ world-class experts in over 150 offices in 40 countries and territories combine strategic transformation and technical delivery to help clients operationalize sustainability at pace and scale. ERM calls this capability its “boots to boardroom” approach - a comprehensive service model that helps organizations to accelerate the integration of sustainability into their strategy and operations.\nThe Partnership\nThis is a Senior Partner opportunity. Our partnership model is a significant differentiator for ERM in that itpresents an almost unique opportunity for leading consultants in a truly global firm to own and contribute tothe direction and success of the company. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition,visionand proven expertise, providing meaningful equity ownership with significant financial andintangible rewards.\nrequired competencies and critical success factors\nStrong academic background in engineering, environmental science, energysystemsor a related field.\n\nExtensive consulting or industry experience in data centres, energy, infrastructure,technologyor related sectors.\n\nExperience leading and delivering large, complex consulting programmes.\n\nStrong understanding of data centre market dynamics, including power access, renewable energy strategy, sustainability obligations and permitting.\n\nAbility to advise and influence senior stakeholders across hyperscale, developer,investorand utility organisations.\n\nExperience building, mentoring and leading high-performing teams in a consulting environment.\n\nCommitment to sustainability, resilience and supporting clients in decarbonising large-scale digital infrastructure.\n\n⠀\nERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.\nWe welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. 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