Senior Environmental Engineer - Construction Supervision

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

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead environmental compliance across major Riyadh construction sites. Based on site, you will develop and implement Environmental Management Plans and oversee audits to ensure adherence to permits and local regulations.

You will mentor the team and coordinate with contractors and clients to mitigate risks. The role emphasizes strong environmental reporting, regulatory coordination, and ongoing improvement, contributing to sustainable project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional environmental experience.
• Experience in environmental management, compliance monitoring, and environmental protection activities.
• Ability to support environmental requirements within construction and development project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across assigned construction sites.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project environmental requirements, approved permits, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans.
• Review environmental management procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Monitor compliance with environmental commitments throughout construction activities.
• Identify potential environmental risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support consistent implementation of environmental management requirements across project work areas.
• Promote environmental accountability and continuous improvement within the construction supervision team.

Job description

Senior Environmental Engineer - Construction Supervision Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Environmental Engineer - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Environmental Services - Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation - Experience: Minimum 10 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Environmental Services
• Function: Environmental Protection-Conservation
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Management and Compliance

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across assigned construction sites.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project environmental requirements, approved permits, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans.
• Review environmental management procedures and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Monitor compliance with environmental commitments throughout construction activities.
• Identify potential environmental risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support consistent implementation of environmental management requirements across project work areas.
• Promote environmental accountability and continuous improvement within the construction supervision team.

Environmental Inspections and Audits

• Conduct routine environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments.
• Evaluate construction activities against approved environmental plans and compliance requirements.
• Identify environmental hazards, deficiencies, and potential regulatory noncompliance.
• Review inspection findings and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of environmental control measures.
• Follow up on outstanding environmental observations and compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and supporting documentation.
• Provide environmental findings and recommendations to relevant project stakeholders.

Contractor Environmental Management

• Review contractor Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and environmental reports.
• Assess contractor submissions for compliance with approved project requirements.
• Monitor contractor implementation of environmental protection measures.
• Identify deficiencies in environmental procedures and site practices.
• Coordinate with contractors to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Review environmental performance information submitted by contractors.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance and mitigation requirements.
• Support effective coordination between construction supervision personnel and contractor environmental teams.

Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Mitigation

• Assess potential environmental impacts associated with construction activities.
• Review environmental risks arising from site operations and construction methods.
• Support the application of relevant Environmental Impact Assessment requirements.
• Recommend practical mitigation measures to reduce adverse environmental effects.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of environmental protection and monitoring measures.
• Coordinate with construction teams to address environmental concerns during project execution.
• Support the integration of environmental requirements into construction planning and supervision.

Pollution Prevention and Resource Management

• Monitor construction waste management and disposal practices.
• Review pollution prevention measures and environmental protection procedures.
• Assess resource conservation practices across construction activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve waste management and resource efficiency.
• Monitor environmental performance and recommend corrective measures where required.
• Support sustainable construction practices and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with contractors to address pollution prevention and waste management concerns.

Sustainability, Biodiversity and Ecological Protection

• Support implementation of project sustainability requirements and initiatives.
• Monitor environmental practices that contribute to resource conservation.
• Assist with biodiversity and ecological protection requirements where applicable.
• Review construction activities for potential impacts on environmentally sensitive areas or resources.
• Recommend appropriate environmental protection and mitigation measures.
• Promote sustainability awareness among project personnel.
• Support continuous improvement in environmental performance throughout project delivery.

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Coordination

• Support environmental permitting and approval processes.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on environmental matters.
• Review documentation required for environmental submissions and regulatory reviews.
• Assist in addressing environmental compliance comments and approval requirements.
• Monitor project activities against applicable environmental permit conditions.
• Maintain relevant compliance records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate regulatory and environmental requirements to project stakeholders.

Environmental Incident Investigation

• Investigate environmental incidents and reported compliance failures.
• Gather relevant information and review circumstances surrounding environmental events.
• Identify contributing factors and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams during incident investigations.
• Prepare environmental incident reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor implementation and closure of agreed corrective actions.
• Communicate relevant lessons learned to support prevention of recurring incidents.

Environmental Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor environmental performance across construction activities.
• Prepare environmental compliance reports, technical assessments, and management summaries.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and supporting documentation.
• Develop and report environmental performance metrics.
• Identify recurring environmental issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide environmental information for client reviews and project management reporting.
• Support transparent communication of environmental compliance status and outstanding actions.
• Maintain organized environmental documentation for audits, reviews, and project closeout.

Technical Coordination and Environmental Awareness

• Provide environmental engineering advice to construction supervision and project management teams.
• Participate in technical meetings and environmental coordination activities.
• Communicate environmental risks, compliance requirements, and mitigation recommendations.
• Provide environmental awareness training and technical guidance to project personnel.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to address environmental issues during construction.
• Mentor junior environmental personnel and support their technical development.
• Promote responsible environmental practices and continuous improvement across project activities.

Testing, Commissioning and Project Handover

• Participate in testing and commissioning activities from an environmental compliance perspective.
• Review relevant environmental requirements associated with operational readiness.
• Support the identification and resolution of outstanding environmental issues before handover.
• Assist in preparing environmental closeout records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with relevant project teams on environmental handover requirements.
• Support project completion activities in accordance with applicable environmental obligations.
• Contribute to environmental compliance during the transition from construction to operational readiness.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional environmental experience.
• Experience in environmental management, compliance monitoring, and environmental protection activities.
• Ability to support environmental requirements within construction and development project environments.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental management systems.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, waste management, and pollution prevention.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and environmental reporting systems.
• Professional environmental certifications are an advantage.
• Membership in a recognized environmental professional organization is preferred.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Environmental Management Plans and implementation.
• Construction environmental compliance.
• Environmental inspections and site audits.
• Environmental Impact Assessment principles.
• Environmental risk identification and mitigation.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Environmental permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Contractor environmental plan reviews.
• Construction waste management and pollution prevention.
• Resource conservation and sustainability practices.
• Biodiversity and ecological protection.
• Environmental incident investigation.
• Corrective and preventive action management.
• Environmental performance monitoring and reporting.
• Environmental compliance documentation.
• Environmental awareness training.
• Construction supervision and stakeholder coordination.
• Environmental requirements for commissioning and handover.
• Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.

Key Professional Competencies

• Strong environmental compliance awareness.
• Analytical thinking and technical problem-solving.
• Attention to detail during inspections and compliance reviews.
• Ability to identify environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Effective coordination with contractors, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Clear technical communication and report writing.
• Ability to manage environmental priorities within complex construction environments.
• Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental practices.
• Focus on continuous improvement and environmental performance.

Working at Parsons Parsons provides opportunities for engineering and environmental professionals to contribute to complex infrastructure and landmark development projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary technical teams. The company emphasizes innovation, professional development, environmental responsibility, and employee wellbeing. As a Senior Environmental Engineer, you will help maintain environmental compliance, strengthen sustainable construction practices, and support the successful delivery and handover of a major destination development in Riyadh.

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