Environmental & Sustainability Specialist FEATURED

ADC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADC in Riyadh is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Specialist to lead the deployment of sustainability initiatives across large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and ESG standards.

The role emphasizes auditing EMP/CEMP, coordinating with clients and PMCs, and delivering LEED v4.1 (Gold) and Mostadam certifications, with a background in environmental design and government-facing collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in environmental field or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred in sustainability or environmental management.
• LEED AP BD+C certification and Mostadam certification are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across projects.
• Coordinate with Client and PMC teams to ensure environmental compliance and certification delivery.
• Monitor EMP/CEMP performance and ensure regulatory compliance and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/ Sustainability

Master’s degree in Sustainability/Environmental Management/ Climate Change

Tools

LEED AP BD+C

Mostadam

Saudi Council of Engineers

Job description

# Environmental & Sustainability SpecialistThe Environmental & Sustainability Specialist supports the development and implementation of sustainability and environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and ESG standards. The role focuses on improving environmental performance, monitoring sustainability metrics, and promoting sustainable practices across the organization.**Sustainability Requirements:*** Strong technical capability in detailed credit assessment, documentation review, and certification compliance verification.* Hands-on experience in material submittal review and sustainable design compliance.* Ability to independently manage sustainability certification processes and coordinate with Client and PMC teams.* Relevant professional accreditation (e.g., LEED AP BD+C) with demonstrated project delivery experience.* Proven experience in delivering LEED v4.1 (minimum Gold level) and Mostadam certification for large-scale projects, preferably within the hospitality sector.**Environmental Requirements:*** Experience in reviewing and implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMP), CEMP, and related documentation.* Capability in monitoring environmental performance during construction (waste management, pollution control, resource efficiency, etc.).* Experience in conducting environmental inspections, audits, and reporting in coordination with PMC/Client teams.* Familiarity with environmental permitting, impact assessments (EIA), and mitigation measures.* Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and compliance requirements applicable to KSA projects.#### Requirements#### Education* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Ecology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.* Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Climate Change, or a related discipline is preferred.#### Experience* Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in environmental management, sustainability, ESG, climate change, or related fields.* Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, environmental management systems, and compliance programs.* Experience in preparing sustainability reports aligned with international standards and frameworks.* Experience working with government entities, consulting firms, industrial organizations, or large corporate environments is an advantage.**LEED AP (BD+C),****Saudi Council of Engineers****Mostadam**### Environmental & Sustainability SpecialistEngineering / Civil / MechanicalRiyadh**Experience:** 15-20 years