Senior Environmental Engineer

Evolve Technical Recruitment; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role involves coordinating environmental assessments, managing projects independently, and developing key client relationships. Candidates should have a B.S. degree and at least 5 years of experience in the Environmental Consulting field, with knowledge of KSA regulations being a plus. Important skills include project management and strong communication abilities. The role provides a unique opportunity to work across various sectors including Clean Energy and Oil & Gas.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Environmental Consulting.
• Work experience in the Middle East is advantageous.
• Strong English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.
• Manage projects independently and provide mentorship.
• Develop proposals in response to client opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Environmental Audits

Client Relationship Management

Technical Reporting

Team Collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in Environmental Science or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Senior Environmental Engineer:

We are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist for our client based in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role will be working on projects across different sectors including Clean Energy, Industrial/Pharmaceuticals, Mining and Oil & Gas markets.

Responsibilities

• Projects coordination of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and support studies with robust experience in scheduling, planning, forecasting, invoicing and general project management.
• Ability to manage projects independently, and be able to work with a team and provide mentorship support to juniors.
• Develop and establish key client relationships.
• Development of proposal response to client opportunities, including technical scope of work, pricing and support of commercial terms.
• Subcontractor procurement and coordination.
• Prepares technical reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document and key subject matter areas.
• Performs moderately complex technical tasks or plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates project work for large work scopes.
• Knowledge of and adherence to KSA environmental regulations and standards, IFC PS and Equator Principles.
• Technical competency in a combination of areas within the environmental field i.e. waste management and treatment, hydrology, geohydrology, ecology, geology etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage moderately complex technical tasks.
• Conducting environmental audits and developing comprehensive environmental audit reports.
• Developing Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
• Experience in creating and managing Environmental Risk Registers to identify, assess, and mitigate potential environmental risks.
• Conduct Environmental Due Diligence, evaluating the environmental aspects of projects, acquisitions, or investments, and providing expert recommendations.
• Familiarity with industry-specific environmental standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or any other Earth/Biological Sciences related fields of study.
• 5 years’ experience working in the Environmental Consulting Field.
• Work experience in the Middle East will be advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong English proficiency.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities
• Effective teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and subcontractors
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, clients and develop effective teamwork relationships
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to quality and compliance
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under guidance
• Willingness to continuously develop knowledge and skills in environmental regulations and practices.