Sustainability Lead Engineer

Job description

The Sustainability Lead Engineer will lead and oversee the implementation of sustainability strategies, environmental performance objectives, and green building requirements during the construction supervision phase of major building and hospitality developments. Ensures compliance with project sustainability targets, applicable regulations, and international best practices, supporting high-performance, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible development. Develops sustainability monitoring programs, monitors energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and resource optimization, supports action plans, promotes sustainable procurement, and identifies improvement opportunities throughout construction. Ensures compliance with green building rating systems, reviews contractor documentation, coordinates with design consultants, contractors, and certification bodies, maintains evidence and records for audits. Monitors resource management initiatives, ensures waste management, recycling, and diversion programs, reviews environmental data, recommends corrective actions, promotes carbon reduction best practices, and supports environmental compliance with HSE teams. Coordinates with client representatives, project management, consultants, contractors, and regulators, participates in meetings, provides technical guidance, facilitates sustainability workshops, training, and responds to external inquiries and audits, fostering a sustainability culture. Prepares weekly and monthly performance reports, maintains comprehensive records, tracks key sustainability indicators, reviews contractor reports, documents non-conformities, corrective actions, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Renewable Energy, or related field preferred
• Professional accreditation such as LEED AP, Estidama PQP, WELL AP, Envision SP, or equivalent highly desirable
• Professional membership with recognized engineering or sustainability institution preferred
• Additional certifications in sustainability management, energy efficiency, or environmental systems advantageous
• Minimum 12-15 years professional experience in sustainability, environmental management, or green building projects
• Minimum 7 years experience in construction supervision or site supervision consultancy assignments
• Proven experience delivering sustainability programs for large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments
• Demonstrated experience with green building certifications such as LEED, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL, or equivalent rating systems
• Previous experience in GCC projects, particularly Saudi Arabia, highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of sustainable design principles, green construction practices, and environmental management systems
• Expertise in sustainability certification processes, performance monitoring, and compliance verification
• Thorough understanding of energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and carbon reduction strategies
• Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, sustainability requirements, and international sustainability frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, sustainability reporting tools, and data analysis software
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical reporting skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a results‑oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability excellence.

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