Assistant Sustainability Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a sustainability consultant to support client strategies on a significant mixed-use development project. The ideal candidate will have a professional membership and expertise in sustainability areas, alongside a relevant degree. This role offers various working options including part-time and hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Professional membership and relevant degree are essential.
• Experience in sustainability strategies across projects is necessary.
• Ability to influence behavioral change across teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Support client sustainability strategies across projects.
• Develop technical expertise in sustainability topics.
• Guide design teams to maximize positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Expertise in one or more sustainability areas

Experience embedding sustainability into processes

Strong understanding of social value frameworks

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Professional membership (e.g. IEMA, CIEMA, RICS)

Job description

Overview

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in October, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development, including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts, along with all associated infrastructure.

Supports the teams with the achievement of Mace’s wider corporate ambitions and organisational objectives and targets to reduce client carbon emissions and deliveries.

You’ll be responsible

• Support the development and delivery of client sustainability, climate change, and social value strategies across projects.
• Act as a generalist across all key sustainability topics, while developing technical expertise in a specialist area (e.g., carbon, energy, waste, water, materials).
• Provide sustainability and environmental input throughout design and delivery phases, including embodied and operational carbon strategies.
• Guide design teams to identify environmental constraints and maximise positive environmental outcomes.
• Share best practices and innovation across the business, supporting continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, contractors, and regulators to embed sustainability into project delivery.
• Collaborate on net zero carbon transition, identifying and managing carbon impacts throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll need to have

• Professional membership (e.g. IEMA, CIEMA, RICS) and a relevant degree or equivalent.
• Expertise in one or more sustainability areas (e.g., carbon, energy, water, biodiversity, responsible sourcing, sustainable design).
• Experience embedding sustainability into design, procurement, contracts, and certification processes (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
• Strong understanding of social value frameworks (e.g. TOMS, V2S) and ability to influence behavioural change across teams.

Please note

Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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