Senior Consultant - Environmental Supervision

Senior Consultant - Environmental Supervision; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Earth and Environment team seeks an experienced Senior Consultant in Environmental Supervision to join a project-based role on-site in a remote area of KSA. The candidate will conduct audits, oversee EMS deployment, and review ESIA/ CESMP documents while guiding on-site contractors to ensure regulatory and project environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate holds BSc and MSc degrees in environmental or engineering disciplines with 10+ years’ field experience, strong English communication,

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc in an environmental or engineering discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in environmental supervision.
• Extensive experience with environmental management systems, preferably ISO 14001.
• Strong report writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Robust project and client management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental audits and inspections on site and guide contractors to meet environmental requirements.
• Prepare environmental monitoring and audit reports.
• Review and update the environmental management system and propose corrective actions.
• Oversee the implementation of environmental management systems on projects.
• Review CESMPs, ESIA reports and other environmental studies.
• Conduct reconnaissance surveys and pre-construction assessments.
• Review weekly and monthly environmental reports from contractors.
• Report environmental incidents and drive investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement a project-specific environmental communication strategy.
• Lead environmental training and awareness campaigns on site.

Skills

Environmental supervision

Audits & inspections

EMS implementation

ISO 14001

Project management

Client management

Reporting

Education

BSc

MSc

Job description

Description

WSP Earth and Environment team is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant with experience in Environmental Supervision, Environmental Audits, and Environmental Management Systems services to join our growing Earth and Environment Team. The role is Project-based, you will be based on-site in a remote area in KSA.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental audits and inspections and provide support and guidance to contractors on site to achieve compliance against the Project's environmental requirements
• Prepare environmental monitoring and audit reports
• Regularly review and update the environmental management system and propose corrective actions as needed
• Oversee the implementation of environmental management systems
• Review and approve Construction and Social Environmental Management Plans (CESMPs), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, and other environmental studies as needed
• Undertake environmental reconnaissance surveys and pre-construction site assessments
• Review weekly and monthly environmental reports from the contractors
• Report environmental incidents on site, undertake necessary investigation and reporting, and follow up on corrective actions and plans
• Develop and implement a project-specific communication strategy
• Implement environmental awareness campaigns and conduct environmental training as necessary

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc degree qualified in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience working in environmental supervision
• Extensive experience working with environmental management systems, preferably ISO 14001 certified
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines and a flexible mindset to working.
• Experience in providing technical alternatives and solutions to technical clarifications and solutions to the clients.
• Significant proofing, editing and report collation experience.
• Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Robust project management, time management and client management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and outcome driven working method.

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