Environmental Assessment Manager

Neom; Neom; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOM seeks an Environmental Assessment Manager to lead environmental assessments and approvals, ensuring alignment with sustainability standards. The role involves coordinating teams, managing stakeholder engagement, and contributing to environmental planning initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in environmental planning, assessment, or approvals.
• Strong written and verbal communication & report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessment and approvals function.
• Coordinate Environmental Assessment process and timelines.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Job ID: 14431

Sector:

Environment

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Environmental Assessment Manager supports the environmental assessment and approvals function. Supported by Sr Environmental Assessment Specialists, they develop environmental assessment strategies to meet masterplan requirements and coordinate high quality and timely assessments of proposed activities and projects. As a key contact point for proponents, they assist with coordination of team members from various environmental disciplines at a masterplan level. They also ensure NEOM’s environmental and sustainability standards are communicated to developers and contractors.

• REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
  Supporting the Senior Manager – Environmental Assessment and Permitting in coordinating an Environmental Assessment and Permitting system
• Providing both technical and management supervision to match forecast project delivery demands.
• Procurement and management of a suite of programs run by Environmental Consultants that support the Assessment & Permitting team
• Coordinate the Environmental Assessment process including day-to-day coordination of project timelines and deliverables, acting as an interface between NEOM’s internal sectors, external proponents, and external
• Environmental Consultants.
• Review and assessment of technical environmental approval reports and documentation submitted by Sector ‘Proponents’ or external Environmental Consultants, in line with NEOM policy and planning objectives.
• Ensuring continued alignment of NEOM’s environmental planning and approval systems with IFC performance standards and world’s best practice.
• Identifying and contributing to planning and post approval initiatives in a dynamic and complex environment with tight timeframes, competing priorities and conflicting stakeholder’s needs, views and opinions.
• Understanding the goals of each division and department and how those goals are aligned to the long-term strategy of the organization and specifically to the environmental services department.
• Participating as a positive and proactive member of NEOM’s Environmental Assessment Team to match forecast project delivery demands

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Environmental Assessment Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Stakeholder Management

• Analyze stakeholders’ needs, interests, and influence to prioritize engagement strategies.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans tailored to different stakeholder groups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing updates on relevant activities.
• Manage the dissemination of information, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Work closely with internal teams, including communications, project management, and legal, to ensure stakeholder interests are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify and address potential conflicts or issues with stakeholders proactively.
• Mediate disputes or misunderstandings, ensuring that resolutions are in the best interest of both the stakeholders and the organization.

Change Management

• Stay informed about best practices in stakeholder management and apply them to enhance engagement strategies.
• Seek feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve the quality of engagement and communication.
• Promote transparency and accountability in all interactions with stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks associated with the change and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Develop a strategy that outlines the approach, resources and timelines for implementing the change.

Project Management

• Provide regular reports to senior management on stakeholder engagement status, risks, and opportunities.
• Use feedback and data to refine and improve stakeholder management strategies.
• Coordinate stakeholder involvement in projects, ensuring their feedback is integrated into planning and decision-making processes.
• Track and monitor stakeholder engagement activities and their impact on project outcomes.

Leadership

• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.

Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 7+ years experience across the fields of consulting, research/academia, environmental planning, assessment and/or approvals.
• Strong written and verbal communication & report writing skills
• Strong supervision, people management and mentoring skills
• Proven record of successfully coordinating an environmental program or regulatory process.
• Strong technical environmental skills across marine built and natural environments and/or sustainability.
• High level of emotional intelligence and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Relevant Professional Memberships/Accreditation.

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

Learn more about NEOM’s Values