Sustainability Lead: Green Buildings & Decarbonization

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; 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

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance, ESG initiatives, and green building certification efforts across a major site supervision project. You will integrate sustainable practices into planning, design reviews, construction supervision, and handover.

The role requires deep knowledge of sustainable building design, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination, with emphasis on LEED/Mostadam/BREEAM/WELL along with energy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/science engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in sustainability or energy management.
• Professional sustainability accreditation is highly desirable.
• Minimum extensive experience in sustainability within construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Sustainability Management Plan across the project lifecycle.
• Lead sustainability initiatives through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations, and international standards.
• Provide guidance to project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Review design submissions and construction methods for sustainability integration.
• Monitor KPIs, ESG objectives, and environmental performance.
• Support green building certifications such as LEED, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, audits and performance reviews.
• Drive energy/water efficiency, carbon reduction, waste management, and sustainable procurement.
• Review environmental impact mitigation and ensure on-site implementation.
• Prepare sustainability reports, dashboards, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with authorities, certification bodies, and third-party consultants.
• Support handover with sustainability and certification requirements fully achieved.

Skills

ESG frameworks

Stakeholder management

Sustainability reporting

Carbon accounting

Data analysis

Communication

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline

Master's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Energy Management, or related field (preferred)

LEED AP, Mostadam AP, BREEAM Assessor, WELL AP, ENV SP or equivalent (highly desirable)

Tools

Sustainability performance management tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead environmental performance, ESG initiatives, and green building certification efforts across a major site supervision project. You will integrate sustainable practices into planning, design reviews, construction supervision, and handover.

The role requires deep knowledge of sustainable building design, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination, with emphasis on LEED/Mostadam/BREEAM/WELL along with energy and