Environmental and Sustainability Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Mace is seeking an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to a significant program in Saudi Arabia, focusing on a large mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. As a key delivery partner, Mace requires skilled professionals to lead integrated teams through all project phases.

The Environmental and Sustainability Manager will be responsible for ensuring the project's adherence to strict environmental regulations and sustainability standards. This role involves driving compliance, managing environmental documentation, conducting audits, and promoting environmental responsibility among all project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor adherence to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Environmental Law, Client standards, Client City Framework Plans, and sustainability certifications such as LEED and Mostadam.
• Review and approve Construction Environmental and Social Management Plans (CESMP C), Sustainability Management Plans (SMP), environmental and sustainability reports, and material submittals.
• Conduct and document environmental audits, inspections, monitoring activities, and spot checks, including those related to air quality and noise.
• Track and ensure the timely closure of environmental and sustainability non-compliances, incidents, and all associated follow-up actions.
• Deliver training programs, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions on environmental and sustainability requirements to project teams and contractors.
• Participate in contractor progress meetings and support regulatory and certification inspections by bodies such as NCEC, QIC ESG, and third-party assessors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A degree in an environmental discipline is required, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience with sustainability certifications, including a key role in the successful delivery of at least two LEED-certified projects.
• Consideration will also be given to candidates with a degree in sustainability or an engineering discipline and membership in the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IESP).
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive environmental management practices and substantial experience in sustainability certification processes.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in understanding and applying KSA Environmental Law.
• Expertise in various sustainability certifications, including LEED and Mostadam.
• Experience in conducting thorough environmental audits and monitoring.
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing environmental and sustainability reports.
• Proven ability to deliver effective training and awareness programs.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible working options may be discussed where suitable for the role.