Environmental Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to join our site supervision consultancy team for major construction and hospitality projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental requirements, Saudi regulations, and international standards throughout all project stages. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining the project's environmental management plan; ensuring compliance with Saudi laws, municipal regulations, and permit requirements; monitoring contractors' environmental compliance; conducting regular site inspections, audits, and environmental assessments; reviewing and approving contractors' environmental methods and risk assessments; monitoring environmental aspects such as waste, air quality, dust, noise, water, and hazardous materials; leading investigations into incidents and complaints and implementing corrective actions; coordinating with government agencies and regulatory bodies; preparing and presenting environmental performance reports and audits; promoting environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives; implementing waste reduction and recycling programs; monitoring environmental performance indicators and developing improvement strategies; supporting environmental permitting processes; participating in project meetings and providing technical advice; reviewing environmental impact studies and recommending mitigation measures; collaborating with safety and health teams; supporting sustainability goals and green building initiatives; managing environmental consultants, specialists, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Management or Sustainability preferred
• at least 5 years of experience in environmental management in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects
• previous experience in site supervision consultancy projects preferred
• extensive experience in hospitality, conference centers, and multi-use projects
• strong knowledge of Saudi environmental regulations and international standards
• professional certifications such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, IEMA, NEBOSH, or CESGA preferred
• experience in implementing and auditing environmental management systems
• experience in environmental compliance, permitting, and stakeholder engagement
• knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques, reporting systems, and sustainability practices
• proficiency in environmental risk assessment and mitigation planning
• excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills
• strong leadership and team management skills
• ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders
• proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems
• proficiency in English
• proficiency in Arabic is an advantage

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