Senior Consultant - Environmental Supervision

WSP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP's Earth and Environment team seeks a Senior Consultant with extensive experience in environmental supervision, audits, and EMS services. The role is project-based and on-site in a remote area of KSA, requiring strong leadership across disciplines.

You will oversee environmental management systems, review CESMPs and ESIA reports, and lead on-site inspections and reporting, while mentoring on project-wide environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc degrees in environmental or engineering disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental supervision.
• Experience with environmental management systems, ISO 14001 preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines and flexibly with teams.
• Strong technical problem-solving and client-facing skills.

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 implementation of environmental management systems.
• Review CESMPs, ESIA reports, and other environmental studies as needed.
• Carry out reconnaissance surveys and pre-construction site assessments.
• Review weekly and monthly environmental reports from contractors.
• Report environmental incidents, investigate, and follow up on actions.
• Develop and implement a project-specific communication strategy.
• Implement environmental awareness campaigns and training as necessary.

Skills

Environmental supervision

Environmental audits

Environmental management systems

ISO 14001

Project management

Report writing

On-site supervision

Client communication

Education

BSc and MSc degree in environmental or engineering

Job description

Job 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.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.