Senior Environmental Engineer — Construction Sustainability Leader

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a site-based Construction Supervision role in Riyadh. You will lead environmental compliance, develop EMPs, and oversee inspections across a landmark infrastructure project, ensuring regulatory alignment and sustainable outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, review plans and reports, coordinate with clients and regulators, and support permitting and handover activities from an environmental perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 10+ years of environmental experience, preferably on large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with project environmental requirements, permits, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments to identify risks.
• Review contractor environmental plans, method statements, and environmental reports.
• Monitor environmental performance and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts related to construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on environmental matters.
• Prepare environmental reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support biodiversity, ecology, and environmental protection requirements where applicable.
• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide environmental awareness training and guidance to project teams.
• Support environmental permitting and approval processes.
• Promote sustainability and continuous environmental improvement across project activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior environmental staff.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout activities from an environmental perspective.

Skills

Environmental experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a site-based Construction Supervision role in Riyadh. You will lead environmental compliance, develop EMPs, and oversee inspections across a landmark infrastructure project, ensuring regulatory alignment and sustainable outcomes.

You will mentor junior staff, review plans and reports, coordinate with clients and regulators, and support permitting and handover activities from an environmental perspective.