Sustainability Manager

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

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead and oversee sustainability, environmental performance, and ESG initiatives for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for ensuring that sustainability objectives are effectively integrated into project planning, design review, construction supervision, commissioning, and handover activities. The role requires a strong understanding of sustainable building practices, green building certification systems, environmental management, resource efficiency, and decarbonization strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Client, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to deliver environmentally responsible and sustainable developments aligned with international best practices and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.

Your role

• Develop and implement the project Sustainability Management Plan and monitor compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead sustainability initiatives across all project stages including design review, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure project compliance with client sustainability requirements, environmental regulations, and international sustainability standards.
• Provide sustainability guidance to project teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Review design submissions and construction methodologies to ensure integration of sustainable design and construction practices.
• Monitor project performance against sustainability targets, KPIs, and ESG objectives.
• Support the achievement of green building certifications such as LEED, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL, or equivalent.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, audits, and performance reviews across project activities.
• Drive initiatives related to energy efficiency, water conservation, carbon reduction, waste management, and sustainable procurement.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Review material submittals to ensure compliance with sustainable sourcing and environmental standards.
• Promote the use of low-carbon materials, recycled content, and resource-efficient construction practices.
• Develop strategies to reduce construction waste and improve circular economy practices.
• Track and report project carbon emissions, environmental performance, and sustainability metrics.
• Coordinate sustainability workshops and awareness programs for project stakeholders.
• Support biodiversity, landscaping, and ecological enhancement initiatives where applicable.
• Monitor indoor environmental quality requirements for hospitality and convention center facilities.
• Review environmental impact mitigation measures and ensure implementation on site.
• Prepare sustainability reports, dashboards, presentations, and compliance documentation for clients and management.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities, certification bodies, and third-party sustainability consultants.
• Support project handover activities by ensuring sustainability and certification requirements are fully achieved.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Energy Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, Mostadam AP, BREEAM Assessor, WELL AP, ENV SP, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall professional experience in sustainability and environmental management within the construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Sustainability Manager role on large-scale building developments.
• Proven experience delivering sustainability strategies for major buildings, hotels, resorts, convention centers, mixed-use developments, and commercial projects.
• Extensive knowledge of sustainable building design principles, energy-efficient systems, and environmental management practices.
• Experience managing green building certification processes and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting, net-zero strategies, climate resilience, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian environmental regulations and sustainability requirements, including Mostadam.
• Experience within site supervision consultancy or project management consultancy environments is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sustainability performance management tools.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

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, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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