Senior Environmental Lead: Marine & Coastal Development

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior environmental manager to lead environmental management for a major Saudi Arabia programme. The role is site-based, directing environmental activities across marine, coastal, dredging, reclamation and waterfront works, ensuring compliance with permits and international best practices.

You will oversee environmental risk, engage with authorities, and guide contractors and consultants on mitigation and monitoring, driving continuous improvement while integrating

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive environmental management experience on major infrastructure or development projects.
• Experience managing environmental requirements on marine/coast/ waterfront developments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management across marine, coastal, island and infrastructure construction.
• Monitor compliance with permits, approvals and regulatory obligations.
• Review and approve environmental plans, method statements and monitoring programmes.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring including water quality, ecology and biodiversity.
• Engage with authorities on permitting, reporting and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental issues to project teams and contractors.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance across the project.

Skills

Environmental management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Contractor management

Education

Degree in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Mace is seeking a senior environmental manager to lead environmental management for a major Saudi Arabia programme. The role is site-based, directing environmental activities across marine, coastal, dredging, reclamation and waterfront works, ensuring compliance with permits and international best practices.

You will oversee environmental risk, engage with authorities, and guide contractors and consultants on mitigation and monitoring, driving continuous improvement while integrating