Sustainability Senior Manager- City Assets

Atkins; Riyadh; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Sustainability Senior Manager-City Assets in NEOM, KSA. The role focuses on ensuring design compliance with sustainability standards and leading a team to achieve sustainability goals. Candidates should have extensive experience in engineering and sustainability practices.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous leave

Remote work options

Flexible/hybrid work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in engineering, focusing on sustainability and green building practices.
• Experience embedding sustainability into master planning and infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design packages comply with NEOM frameworks and sustainability standards.
• Oversee compliance programs and integrate sustainability into design documents.
• Lead and guide the sustainability team, fostering innovation.

Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Master’s in Sustainability

Job description

Company Description

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Company Name: Atkins

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Sustainability Senior Manager-City Assets in NEOM, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the whole lifecycle of an asset, including consulting, advisory, environmental services, intelligent networks, cybersecurity, design, engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations, maintenance, decommissioning, and capital. Our capabilities serve strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital. More information is available at www.atkinsrealis.com or on LinkedIn.

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com

NEOM: NEOM: A new future in KSA

THE LINE has ambitious sustainability objectives, including environmental aspects, managed by THE LINE Proponent, aiming to create a new way of living and address major planetary challenges.

During Stage 3A and 3B, the THE LINE Projects Sustainability team works closely with THE LINE Proponent and other parties to ensure sustainability objectives are integrated into procurement and management of various engineers and consultants, including Marine and Industrialized Construction Consultants. They also support procurement of the Neighbourhood Engineer and the Anchor Asset Engineer.

Responsibilities:

As a Sustainability Senior Manager, your core responsibilities include ensuring all design packages comply with NEOM frameworks, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Ensure infrastructure assets are designed in accordance with NEOM standards and applicable laws, sustainability frameworks, green rating systems, and industry standards.
• Oversee compliance programs and processes.
• Integrate sustainability requirements into all infrastructure design documents.
• Provide expert advice on decarbonization, carbon budgets, Net Zero goals, and review LCA reports.
• Advise on Energy and Water reduction strategies.
• Promote low-carbon solutions and ensure carbon reporting during design.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and standards, interpret regulations, and advise designers/stakeholders.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for compliance risks.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities, auditors, and partners.
• Develop tracking and reporting frameworks for sustainability metrics.
• Align sustainability outcomes with UN SDGs and IFC PS, contributing to NEOM’s sustainability goals.
• Lead and guide the sustainability team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Support the implementation of sustainability objectives into procurement and management of designers, including scope development, proposal review, onboarding, design review, and compliance with NEOM procedures and standards.

Support the sustainability team in achieving KPIs and targets, with additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Sustainability Performance Excellence.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical; Master’s in sustainability, environmental science, or similar preferred.
• Experience embedding sustainability into master planning and infrastructure design, including Energy and Water reduction.
• Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Minimum 15 years in engineering, focusing on sustainability and green building practices.
• Proven success in LEED and/or Envision projects, with deep understanding of sustainable design principles.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, decarbonization, and life cycle carbon.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking, data analysis, and opportunity identification skills.
• Good problem-solving skills, adaptable, able to meet deadlines with minimal rework.
• Understanding of how their expertise fits within team and project objectives.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance.
• Premium medical insurance for you and dependents.
• Generous leave.
• Remote work options outside the country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances for remote locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.

We care for our people and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. AtkinsRéalis opposes discrimination and promotes diversity, fairness, and respect for all employees and applicants.