Sustainability Manager

slihrms; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; 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

Housing allowance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Passionate Sustainability Consultant to join the Sustainability and Environment team in the Middle East region. You will guide regional offerings, collaborate with ME staff, and lead high-impact sustainability studies for large-scale projects.

Expect mentoring, business development, and cross-office collaboration. You will oversee decarbonization, net-zero, energy, and green-building assessments, with strong technical delivery and client-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant sustainability consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of green building certification systems (LEED, WELL, Mostadam, Estidama, BREEAM, or equivalent).
• Understanding of regulations, policies, standards, and net zero frameworks.
• Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Mostadam AP, Estidama PQP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of sustainability, decarbonization, net zero, energy, and certification projects across the built environment.
• Manage project tasks and teams, interface with clients, and mentor junior staff.
• Support business development, proposals, and technical submissions.
• Develop new sustainability services, tools, and methodologies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure governance and QA processes.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability consulting

Decarbonization

LEED knowledge

Net zero frameworks

Client liaison

Mentoring

Technical analysis

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity in AtkinsRéalis is available for a passionate and motivated Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability and Environment team. Working under the guidance of our leads in Middle East, you will be collaborating with our existing team based in the Middle East (ME) Region to develop the regional offering, building on your specialized technical knowledge whilst working on the design of some of the most exciting projects in the region. The position is ideal for the suitable individual to work with a driven sustainability team through pro-active engagement with AtkinRealis's global offices and clients as well as developing new relationships in the region.

The Sustainability Manager will lead the delivery of sustainability, decarbonization, net zero, energy, GHG, and green building certification projects across the built environment sector. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capability, and the ability to independently manage workstreams and client interfaces.

The individual will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical outputs, managing project tasks and teams, and supporting business development activities. The role also involves mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continuous development of sustainability services and methodologies.

Your role

Technical Competency

• Degree in Engineering, Sustainable Energy, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Building Services Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant sustainability consulting experience.
• Strong expertise in one or more sustainability disciplines including sustainable buildings, sustainable communities, decarbonization, climate resilience, commissioning, or existing buildings.
• Experience leading sustainability assessments, energy studies, carbon assessments, and technical analyses.
• Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects across multiple project stages.
• Strong knowledge of green building certification systems including LEED, WELL, Mostadam, Estidama, BREEAM, or equivalent.
• Understanding of sustainability regulations, policies, industry standards, and net zero frameworks.
• Ability to review and quality assure technical deliverables prepared by junior team members.
• Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, WELL AP, Mostadam AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent preferred.

Business Development Competency

• Support pursuit opportunities, proposals, and technical submissions.
• Prepare technical methodologies, scope definitions, and fee estimates.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops, and strategy discussions.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and project extensions.
• Contribute to the development of new sustainability services, tools, and methodologies.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, regulations, and industry developments.

Team Management Competency

• Manage project workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Plan and monitor project deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Line manage, mentor and support consultants and graduate team members.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Support project quality assurance and governance processes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

About you

• Excellent analytic and communication skills - we believe in the use of quality data to drive objective decision making.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
• Experienced in line management, with responsibility for staff line management and performance management.
• Have strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Have experience with certification in the built environment for mega projects in Saudi Arabia.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

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