Senior Environmental Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to manage EMS compliance for OMCs and drive sustainability across metro operations. You will oversee permits, reporting, and ESG initiatives while ensuring regulatory and contractual obligations are met.

The role requires 3–5 years in metro/rail or large infrastructure O&M projects, with strong data analysis skills and experience with ISO 14001 and ESG frameworks. A Master’s degree or demonstrable experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.
• 3–5 years in metro, rail, or large infrastructure O&M projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EMS compliance across operations and maintenance contractors.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies for O&M activities.
• Track environmental KPIs and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental compliance

EMS ISO 14001

ESG reporting

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Master’s degree or demonstrable experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

## Senior Environmental EngineerApply: SA.Riyadh: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 11, 2026 (16 days left to apply): R-164141### **Job Description**## Overview## The Environment & Sustainability Expert is responsible for the Management and oversite of the Operations and Maintenance Contractors (OMC) Environmental Management System, ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability initiatives across metro operations and maintenance activities. The role supports safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations aligned with regulatory, contractual, and ESG requirements.## Your role## **Environmental Compliance*** Management and oversite of the OMC compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.* Implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in line with ISO 14001.* Manage environmental permits, licenses, and reporting requirements.* Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.**Sustainability & ESG Initiatives*** Oversee the development and implementation of sustainability strategies for O&M operations* Support initiatives related to: + Energy efficiency and conservation. + Water management. + Waste reduction and recycling.* Support decarbonization and carbon reduction targets.* Promote sustainable practices across metro operations.**Monitoring & Reporting*** Track environmental KPIs (energy, emissions, waste, water usage).* Prepare environmental and sustainability reports for client and stakeholders.* Support ESG disclosures aligned with frameworks such as GRI or similar.* Maintain environmental data systems and dashboards.* Review OMC documentation relating to environmental issues.**Operational Environmental Management*** Ensure environmental controls during maintenance and operational activities* Oversee: + Hazardous material handling and disposal. + Spill prevention and response. + Noise, vibration, and air quality management.* Supervise depot, station, and track maintenance teams on environmental compliance.**Risk & Incident Management*** Identify environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.* Investigate environmental incidents and support the implementation of corrective actions.* Develop and maintain environmental emergency response plans.**Stakeholder Engagement*** Liaise with environmental authorities, regulators, and external stakeholders.* Support client sustainability objectives and reporting needs.* Collaborate with internal teams (HSE, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance).**Training & Awareness*** Conduct environmental training and awareness programs.* Promote sustainability culture across workforce and contractors.## About you## **Education*** Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or relevant demonstratable experience in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field.**Experience*** 3-5 years of relevant experience.* 3-5 years in metro, rail, or large infrastructure O&M projects.* Proven experience in environmental compliance and sustainability programs.**Technical Skills*** Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.* Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.* Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, TCFD, etc.).* Carbon footprinting and sustainability metrics.* Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI preferred).**Competencies*** Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.* Excellent.## Rewards & benefits## Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.This includes:* Tax-free salary.* Life insurance coverage.* Medical insurance.* Annual leave balance.* Company gratuity scheme.* Discretionary bonus program.* Annual flight contribution.* Transportation & housing allowances.* Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.## About AtkinsRéalis## We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*