Environmental Engineer

Albawani | البواني; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Albawani is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support the HSSE team in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the project’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and CEMP across construction activities in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure compliance with Saudi environmental regulations and ISO 14001:2015 standards, guiding site teams and subcontractors.

The role requires coordinating environmental and sustainability measures, conducting risk assessments, and delivering inductions and awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years' GCC experience in environmental management on construction/infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of Saudi environmental regulations and permitting authorities (NCEC, MEWA, NCW, NCVC).
• Professional certification desirable (Environmental Diploma Level 6 or 7, Nebosh EMC, IESP, ISO 14001).

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate EMP / SMP / ESCP / C&DWMP in assigned areas.
• Advise site teams on environmental controls for planned activities.
• Prepare and review environmental aspects and risk assessments.
• Review subcontractor method statements for required controls.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify EMP compliance.
• Monitor dust, noise, waste and water impacts; manage corrective actions.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Sustainability management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

Environmental Science

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Albawani is one of the leading construction and contracting companies in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1991, the company has grown from a small civil works contractor into a major diversified group with operations across construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Headquartered in Riyadh, Albawani is recognized for delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects throughout the Kingdom. Albawani is known for its strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, holding several international ISO certifications and a Class-1 contractor ranking in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title: Environmental Engineer.

Department: HSSE

Role Purpose: The Environmental Engineer will support the Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager in implementing, monitoring and maintaining compliance with the project's Environmental Management Plan (EMP) / CEMP across all construction activities on the D01C Project, ensuring compliance with Saudi environmental regulations and ABCC's ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and coordinate the requirements of the project's Environmental and Sustainability Management Plan EMP / SMP, ESCP, C&DWMP within assigned work areas.
• Possess working knowledge of LEED and/or Mostadam requirements, with practical experience supporting environmental and sustainability implementation on at least one LEED- or Mostadam-certified construction project.
• Advise construction management, supervisors and site teams on the environmental controls required for planned activities.
• Prepare and review environmental aspects and impacts assessments, environmental risk assessments and activity-specific control measures.
• Review subcontractor environmental method statements to confirm required controls are in place before work starts.
• Conduct regular site inspections (daily, weekly and monthly) to verify compliance with EMP requirements, permit conditions and approved method statements.
• Monitor construction activities to prevent or minimize impacts related to dust, noise, waste, wastewater, spills, soil contamination and ecology.
• Identify environmental non-conformances and unsafe practices; ensure corrective and preventive actions are assigned, tracked and closed out.
• Deliver environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training and maintain training records.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5–7 years' relevant GCC experience in environmental management on construction or infrastructure projects, experience on large-scale developments project.
• Working knowledge of Saudi environmental regulations and the relevant permitting authorities (NCEC, MEWA, NCW, NCVC).
• Professional certification highly desirable Environmental Diploma Level 6 or 7, Nebosh EMC, IESP membership, ISO 14001 and Saudi Council of Engineers membership is required.