Senior Sustainability Lead – Large-Scale Projects

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance and ESG initiatives for a major site supervision project. You will ensure sustainability objectives are integrated across planning, design review, construction, and handover, aligning with Vision 2030.

You will drive energy efficiency, resource conservation, decarbonization, and circular economy strategies while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/ sustainability-related field.
• Master's preferred in sustainability, energy management, or related discipline.
• Accreditations such as LEED AP, Mostadam AP, BREEAM Assessor, WELL AP, ENV SP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Sustainability Management Plan across the project lifecycle.
• Lead sustainability initiatives through design, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and international standards.
• Provide sustainability guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Review designs and construction methods for sustainable practices.
• Monitor KPIs, carbon emissions, and ESG targets.
• Support green building certifications (LEED, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL).
• Coordinate sustainability workshops and reporting for clients and management.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

ESG reporting

Green building

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Sustainability

Professional accreditation (LEED AP, Mostadam AP, BREEAM Assessor, WELL AP, ENV SP)

Tools

MS Office

Sustainability performance tools

Job description

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance and ESG initiatives for a major site supervision project. You will ensure sustainability objectives are integrated across planning, design review, construction, and handover, aligning with Vision 2030.

You will drive energy efficiency, resource conservation, decarbonization, and circular economy strategies while coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and authorities.