Senior Environmental Manager – Construction & Compliance

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; 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

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to oversee environmental performance on major building and hospitality developments in Riyadh. You will lead EMP development, regulatory compliance, and audits, guiding contractors and stakeholders to minimize environmental impact.

The role requires 12–15 years in environmental management on large-scale projects, with strong Saudi regulatory knowledge and ISO/NOSP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Environmental Management or Sustainability preferred.
• 12-15 years of experience in environmental management on large construction/infrastructure/building projects.
• Experience on site supervision consultancy projects is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in hospitality developments, convention centers, mixed-use developments, large building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi environmental regulations and international standards.
• Certifications such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor/IEMA/NEBOSH CESGA preferred.
• Experience implementing and auditing Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Experience managing environmental compliance, permitting and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in monitoring techniques, reporting, and sustainability practices.
• Strong environmental risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• MS Office and environmental reporting systems proficiency.
• Fluent in English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project's Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, municipal rules, permits, and client standards.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental obligations and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and environmental assessments for risks and non-compliance.
• Review and approve contractors' environmental method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor waste, air quality, dust control, noise, water, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government authorities and stakeholders on environmental matters and reporting.
• Prepare environmental performance reports, audit reports, and compliance docs.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainability across the team and contractors.
• Ensure waste reduction, recycling, and resource conservation programs.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and drive improvement strategies.
• Support permitting processes and ensure permit conditions.
• Provide expert env advice in project meetings; review EIAs and mitigations.
• Collaborate with HSE teams to integrate environmental requirements into safety plans.
• Support green building initiatives and environmental certification efforts.
• Manage environmental consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Environmental management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering/Science

Master's in Environmental Management/Sustainability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Atkins Realis Group is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to oversee environmental performance on major building and hospitality developments in Riyadh. You will lead EMP development, regulatory compliance, and audits, guiding contractors and stakeholders to minimize environmental impact.

The role requires 12–15 years in environmental management on large-scale projects, with strong Saudi regulatory knowledge and ISO/NOSP certifications preferred.